Collective Team
Sarah Trujillo Rippere Thornbrugh, M.S.
Sarah is a passionate and seasoned advocate for inclusion, equity, and accessibility with over 12 years of direct experience working within the non-profit and conservation fields. With an educational background in informal education and sustainability, and a lifetime of grassroots community organizing and advocacy work, she focuses on addressing barriers to equitable community engagement with a focus on climate and community resilience. Sarah is a lifelong science learner and participant in community-led conservation efforts, and passionate about sustaining equitable nature access for future generations.
Casey C. Thornbrugh, Ph. D
Casey is a Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal citizen with over 15 years of direct experience working for Tribal Nations, including Tribal colleges and non-profits. His experience includes climate adaptation technical support, teaching, grant writing, and program management. His educational background is in geography with a focus on climate science and Native American and African American studies. His passion is creating and implementing culturally-responsive education and service programs.