Organizers

Yolanda is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico in the department of Geography and Environmental Studies who loves to blend science and art to see the world in new ways. Her research focuses on natural hazards, risks, and disasters. She is also a data visualization enthusiast, a dedicated cat mom, and an avid gardener.

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Tybur is currently working with the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department as an Environmental Health Specialist in the Public Health Division. With a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of New Mexico, they are using quantitative and qualitative methods of investigation to build tools, resources, and collaborations that advance environmental justice throughout Albuquerque. With a pocket full of dreams, they go peacefully into the winter chill, not knowing what will manifest from a collective darkness. Light shines from within as one coalescence of stardust greets another with hope.  

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Marisol Meyer is a visual artist and graphic designer from New Mexico, currently pursuing her master's degree in Community and Regional Planning at the University of New Mexico. She holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Design from UNM and has completed an online certificate in Biomimicry, which has furthered her understanding of sustainable design principles. She is passionate about building capacity for resilient communities and envisioning our collective shared future. As a lifelong resident of New Mexico, Marisol has a deep connection to its diverse communities and is committed to creating sustainable development solutions that respect the unique cultural and ecological contexts of the region. 

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Lisa is a photographer and teaching artist. She spends much of her time traveling with a camera in tow, capturing feelings foreign places evoke within the soul and the bond we have with the ground beneath our feet. 

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Ashley is a master's student in environmental engineering at the University of New Mexico. She is working on the development of a field sensor for Uranium detection in contaminated waters in hopes of empowering communities affected by mining legacy by allowing direct access to critical information affecting their health. As someone who is passionate about science, she is interested in exploring science communication through various mediums, including art.

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