Brenda Kessler
Program Manager @ Children & Nature Network
Brenda 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 journalism, her love for nature led her to a career in supporting cities develop strategies to connect children to nature. Inspired by her own childhood experiences, she is committed to helping young people connect with the natural world. As Project Manager, she focuses on supporting cities with nature connection strategies, manages the Green Schoolyard peer learning network and helps develop research-based resources that support communities across the globe. Brenda has a master’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois and a BA from the Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. Brenda was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and often travels there to visit friends and family. She currently lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
