A creative thinker and doer who links people, places, and programs, Akiima Price is a nationally respected thought leader at the intersection of social justice and environmental issues. Her innovative Meaningful Park Engagement programming strategies feature nature as a powerful medium to connect economically stressed urban African American communities in positive, life- changing experiences outdoors that affect how they feel about themselves, their communities, and their parks. From her early experience as a Ranger with the National Park Service in 1993 to her international work with environmental, social, and justice organizations, Akiima has cultivated over 30 years of experience into cutting-edge best practices in trauma-informed, equitable environmentalism.