Who are the people behind Nature Explorers?

Luna Malia Azzouni: An experienced education coordinator and graphic designer, Luna has been with Nature Explorers and Tacoma Tree Foundation for almost since 2020 and is well versed in educational program development, equitable engagement strategies, graphic design, and social media outreach.

Adela Ramos: Director of Partnerships and Communications with the Tacoma Tree Foundation. In the urban forest of my imagination, the root systems of Big Leaf Maples, Douglas Firs, and Western Red Cedars are entwined with Colorines, Jacarandas, and Pirules. These are the trees whose colors, scents, and seasonal transformations compose the canopy of the two places I call home: Tacoma, where I have lived for the past 13 years, and Mexico City, where I come from and return to every year. Thanks to my grandmother and mother, both border-crossing and courageous women, I grew up finding the connections between seemingly disparate languages and people, places and their urban forests. Today, I am fortunate to spend my days cultivating connections between the Tacoma Tree Foundation and partners in the Greater Tacoma area and Pierce County, as well as crafting communications that speak to the interests and needs of our supporters and the people we serve. Drawing on nearly 20 years in higher education, my love of literature, history, and science, I develop our educational programming. In all of these ways, I am excited to support the Foundation’s goal to green Tacoma in community. Hablo español.

Sarah C. Low: Founder of Nature Explorers and Tacoma Tree Foundation, combines a love of trees and nature with her professional background in urban and community forestry. Sarah has been studying trees since she noticed ants on a favorite flowering dogwood when she was 10. Her curiosity for trees and nature led her to pursue a career focused on urban ecosystem health and sustainability. All along the way, Sarah found relief, healing, connection, and joy outdoors. Sarah provides educational talks, leads mindfulness walks, and helps to connect people to nature and to each other.