Meet Our Fellows

The Environmental Fellowship Program has been running since 2022. To date, there have been 16 fellows, including our current cohort, most of whom have gone on to pursue careers in conservation, environmentalism or climate justice.  

Current Fellows, 2025-2026

Tiare Sierra Rivera, Ecological Restoration Fellow

Tiare E. Sierra Rivera (she/her) recently graduated from Boston University with a BA in Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a focus in GIS and Marine Science. Growing up in Puerto Rico, she developed a deep connection to nature, exploring tropical ecosystems and witnessing the devastation caused by natural disasters. These experiences drive her passion for ecological restoration and coastal resilience. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, exploring new places and spending time with friends.

Tami Gordon, Nature in the City Fellow 

Tami Gordon (they/them) is an Afro-Caribbean environmentalist whose roots in inner-city ecology trace back to their upbringing in New York City. Their work centers on social ecologies, biocultural conservation, community organizing, and environmental justice. A graduate of Boston University with a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Tami studied ecological modeling alongside environmental narratives and spiritualities. Having an interdisciplinary approach that shaped their understanding of how social identity, geography, and culture influence our relationship with the Earth.

Now based in Boston and originally from the Bronx, Tami remains deeply connected to the resilience and beauty of inner-city communities. They believe land is more than physical space—it is a living archive for memory, community, and rest. Outside of their work, you can find Tami birdwatching or fashionably late to their next destination.

Isabella Acosta-Jimenez, Land Conservation Fellow

Isabella (she/her) grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Davidson College in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a minor in Anthropology. She is passionate about the intersection of equitable access to nature, environmental education, and conservation. Her past work ranges from co-authoring a Land Stewardship Plan for her college’s ecological preserve to reconstructing the geoarchaeological history of an ancient agricultural site in Cyprus, to teaching middle schoolers on Cathleen Stone Island in the Boston Harbor. Isabella seeks to uncover solutions to environmental challenges by grounding them within their historical and cultural context. In her free time, Isabella enjoys reading and exploring new places, both near and far.

Hannah McGrath, Advocacy Campaign Fellow

Hannah McGrath (She/Her) is from New Hampshire and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Geoscience from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Before Mass Audubon, Hannah worked as an Organizer on a variety of environmental campaigns, including efforts to advance renewable energy, stop the development of a mine near the Okefenokee Swamp, and lead a canvass office that helped pass legislation that banned plastic bags in California.

Now, she is excited to strengthen her skills in policy research and strategic communications, while advancing equitable, nature-based solutions and mobilizing support for climate action. In her free time, Hannah enjoys staying active as a ski instructor. 

Scarlett Gonzalez, Climate Education Fellow

Scarlett Gonzalez (she/her) is from rural Indiana, where her interest in environmental justice began through learning how the animal agriculture industry and labor rights intersect with environmentalism. In 2023, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Environmental Studies from New York University.

In college, Scarlett successfully encouraged her university to fully divest from fossil fuels as a member of the Sunrise Movement NYU chapter. She then worked with Rep. Raúl Grijalva and the House Natural Resources Committee as a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellow.  

In her free time, Scarlett enjoys kayaking, journaling, and visiting new coffee shops. 

Past Fellows

2023-2024

Anna He: During her time as a Conservation Science Fellow, Anna (she/her) conducted fieldwork and GIS analyses for ecological restoration. After her fellowship, she went on to manage GIS data and collaborate on community outreach for the Harvard Geospatial Library and the Harvard Map Collection.

Bobbie D. Norman: During her time as Environmental Education and Engagement Fellow, Bobbie (she/her) studied community engagement at an urban nature center and supported the internal evaluation of Mass Audubon’s education and engagement programs. After her fellowship, she went on to work at Data+Soul Research, formerly known as MXM Research Group.

Fana Scott: During her time as a Conservation Science Fellow, Fana (she/her) led White-tailed deer surveys at 4 wildlife sanctuaries, supported the adoption of Landscape (a new land conservation software) by staff across three departments, and developed an ecology workshop series for high school students historically excluded from conservation, aiming to foster their relationships with green space in their community. After her fellowship, she went on to work at the New England Aquarium as the Community Engagement Coordinator.

Meenakshi Jani: During her time as Policy and Advocacy Fellow, Meena (she/her) supported the recruitment and management of volunteer advocates and worked on other projects related to Mass Audubon’s policy campaigns. After her fellowship, she went on to work at Conservation Law Foundation.

Priya Dixit: During her time as the Marketing and Communications Fellow, Priya (she/her) supported the Marketing and Communications department through marketing the Early Career Programs, writing social media and web content, and reporting on digital marketing analytics. After her fellowship, she went on to work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Taylor Lo: During their time as Land Conservation Fellow, Taylor (she/they) monitored conservation restriction properties and researched organizational relationships with Indigenous communities. After her fellowship, she went on to work for Mass Audubon as their D&I Coordinator. 

2022-2023

Isabela Chachapoyas Ortiz: During her time as Policy and Advocacy Fellow, Isabela (she/her) Conducted an organization-wide analysis and data collection project on environmental justice work. Organized the Environmental Justice learning group where staff come together to deepen their knowledge on environmental justice. Also helped support a grassroots campaign at Mass Audubon working to mobilize all of its members to advocate for conservation policy. After her fellowship, she went on to work at Mass Audubon as the Nature in the City Community Engagement Coordinator in Worcester.

Anna Cass: During her time as the Marketing and Communications Fellow, Anna Cass (she/her) developed programming to train young activists to share their ideas effectively using design and marketing principles. After her fellowship, she went on to work at MIT in the Knight Science Journalism Program.

Amara Chittenden: During her time as Conservation Science Fellow, Amara researched participatory science protocols, surveyed nesting shorebirds, salt marshes, and amphibians, and helped to implement a new ecological management software. After their fellowship, Amara moved on to Mass Audubon’s Nature in the City team to work as a Community Engagement Coordinator and now Program Manager for the Boston Tree Alliance.

Isabella Guerero: During her time as Environmental Education Fellow, Bella (she/they) learned about evaluating curriculum, completed teacher naturalist trainings, and brought environmental educational into Boston Public School classrooms. After their fellowship they went on to work at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center as a Teacher Naturalist.  

Jovan Bryan: During his time as Land Conservation Fellow, Jovan (he/him) supported monitoring conservation restrictions, and worked on how Mass Audubon could improve its community engagement. After his fellowship, he went on to the Connecticut Land Conservation Council as their Community Conservation Coordinator.