MPYD Welcomes: Brian Gonzalez and Javier Sandoval-Garcia

This week, we had the honor of welcoming John Muir and MPYD alumnus Brian Gonzalez, along with his coworker, Javier Sandoval-Garcia, from the Santa Monica Mountains Fund 🌿🌎. Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Sandoval spoke to our young men about nature rehabilitation and what that work entails 🌱. They also referenced the Eaton Fire 🔥 as a way to engage the students and provide real-world context for the important work they do. They explained that there is a strong need for individuals in this field following wildfires and other ecological challenges, which is where their organization plays a vital role 🌄. Our young men were very attentive throughout the session 👏🏾 and had the opportunity to network afterward, making meaningful connections 🤝.