Meet our Staff

Laurel is a Junior at Gonzaga University studying Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Leadership. She is originally from Colorado Springs, CO. She is passionate about exploring the great outdoors and protecting our common home.

Nina Berry is a senior at Gonzaga University majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Sustainable Business and Biology. She likes to spend her free time hiking the Dishman Hills!

Jordan Cruz is a junior Environmental Studies and Spanish majors from Pueblo, Colorado. Her passions are environmental justice and advocacy!

Abby is a Sophomore Communications major and Environmental Studies minor here at Gonzaga. She is from Portland, Oregon and in her spare time, either in Portland or Spokane, she enjoys hiking, biking, running, taking pictures, drawing and painting.

Emily is a senior Environmental Studies and International Relations student with a passion for research. She plans on later completing graduate school so she can continue to research and study in the field of ecology. She also enjoys helping young people get excited about the planet and hopes to pursue a career where she can discuss science with people of all ages for years to come.

Dr. John Traynor is Associate Professor at Gonzaga University in the Department of Teacher Education where he specializes in the Foundations of Education, Teaching in the Middle School, and Community and Place-Based Education. John received his B.A. from the University of Washington in Political Science, went on to receive his Masters in Teaching in Secondary Social Studies from Seattle University, and finally received his PhD in Culture Studies and Social Thought in Education from Washington State University. Prior to coming to Gonzaga, John taught for nine years as a high school social studies teacher. John's current work involves partnership efforts with local K-12 schools throughout the region. John is an avid outdoorsman with passions for skiing, biking and fly fishing.