Blanca Hernández,
Director of Programs & Partnerships

Blanca Hernández (she/her/hers), Director of Programs & Partnerships, uses a strengths-based and healing-centered engagement approach to develop culturally responsive nature-based programs that cultivate the leadership of Richmond BIPOC youth and adults. Blanca has a B.A. from the University of San Diego and is a graduate of CompassPoint’s Next Generation Leaders of Color. She has been a panelist and presenter at various convenings including the Children & Nature Network, the North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE), and with outdoor and EE partners on the importance of creating equitable and inclusive outdoor programs and organizational practices. She serves on Healthy Richmond’s and ChangeScale's Steering Committees, and on the board of directors of the Association of Environmental & Outdoor Educators (AEOE) and TOGETHER Bay Area. Her self-care practices include painting, writing, and jogging with her dog, Bo.

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