Salvador J. A. Nanvonamuquitxo, Mozambique

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Salvador J. A. Nanvonamuquitxo, Mozambique, Graduate student studying Forestry Engineering at Universidade Lúrio, Mocuba. My name is Salvador Nanvonamuquitxo, I am the son of humble farmer, who has always lived on the basis of family farming. At a young age, I started my passion for the environment. When I finished my secondary schooling, I joined the Faculty of Agronomic and … Read More

Nelson Piassone Mulezere, Mozambique

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Nelson Piassone Mulezere, Mozambique, Positive Tracks Next Gen | Undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences at Universidade Lúrio, Pemba. At present, my professional vision is to be a conservation biologist. I have started a course in biological sciences that has shown me a broader view of methods for the conservation of the environment. What inspires me to participate in the … Read More

Vuyelwa Nandipha, South Africa

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Vuyelwa Nandipha, South Africa, Positive Tracks Next Gen | Undergraduate student majoring in Social Science Geography and Environmental Management at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg: My passions in life consist of protecting the environment and assisting people through sharing the knowledge I have obtained from University. I come from a  community and home where education and assisting people especially those who … Read More

Maegan Richards, USA

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Maegan Richards, USA, Positive Tracks Next Gen | Undergraduate student majoring in Geosciences at Princeton University: Taking part in the Lost Mountain Symposium inspires me because it seems like the perfect fit for my diverse interests in the environment and working with people towards conservation goals. While I have not decided on a career path, I know I love the outdoors, and I am … Read More

Catherine Kimmel, USA

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Catherine Kimmel, Positive Tracks Next Gen | High School Student, New York: I am inspired to join the Symposium because it the opportunity to join a world-class team that is focused on making connections between the environment, the community, and climbing is remarkable. In fact, the chance to learn and explore with this team, while combining conservation, science and adventure, is truly … Read More

Grant Bemis, USA

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Grant Bemis, Positive Tracks Next Gen | BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Biology, Chinese, and Art, Eckard College 2014: I first became aware of The Lost Mountain Project the summer before my senior year of college. My high school science professor at Breck School first put me in touch with Majka, and as it turns out, Majka and … Read More