Sam Tran is the programme manager for Middle School Programs at the Crissy Field Center located in the Presidio of San Francisco. He offers a year-long environmental youth leadership program that introduces diverse students from San Francisco public schools to the outdoors through restoration projects, environmental and social justice workshops, and exploration of the Golden Gate National Park. As a San Francisco Native, he hopes to build a valuable bridge that connects urban youth to their larger environment and helps young people make a connection between important issues and their own lives. Mr. Tran strives to give young people the tools they need to become responsible citizens who make positive contributions to the environmental health of their communities.