ABOUT THE EXPERT:

Juan D. Martinez Pineda is a Senior Program Manager at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and proud descendant of the Be’ena’ Za’ Zapotec people. He is a co-founder of Fresh Tracks, a youth-led cross cultural revolution, rooted in the healing power of the outdoors, as well as implementing the tribal and Indigenous community of practice for the Opportunity Youth Forum. He serves on The Wilderness Society’s Governing Council, The Andrus Family Fund’s Advisory Council, is a TED Speaker, Senior Advisor to the Children & Nature Network, and children’s book author. His work has helped to grow the silo-breaking strategy for systems change and youth power building while also lifting up successful stories of civic engagement and community organizing.

CONTACT:

Contact Juan D. Martinez Pineda at Experts@diversegreen.org.