Brenda Kessler brings experience from her career in journalism and a passion for the outdoors to the Children & Nature Network. After working for over ten years in broadcast media, including NBC Universal and Univision in New York, her love for nature led her to pursue a master's degree in natural resources and environmental science from the University of Illinois. Inspired by her own childhood experiences, she is committed to helping young people connect with the natural world. Her interests center around the interaction between the environment and human behavior as well as environmental inequalities. As Green Schoolyards program coordinator, she focuses on supporting the Green Schoolyard Peer Learning Network to create access to nature in schoolyards to enhance children's health and well-being, particularly for the most vulnerable children. When she is not sharing tips on her blog, she is exploring new hiking trails, planting seeds in her backyard, or planning outdoor adventures with her husband and two young children. Brenda was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and often travels there to visit friends and family. She currently lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.