Brina has spent her career working in the nonprofit and public sectors with a focus on the outdoors and environment. She holds a BS in Outdoor Recreation Administration from SDSU. Previously, Brina freelanced as a creative consultant for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, assisting with digital marketing and communications. She has worked at numerous environmental nonprofit organizations, as an outdoor educator and guide, and for the CA Department of Parks and Recreation as a field biologist, natural resource interpreter and CEQA analyst. Brina is an avid surfer whose connection with the ocean has inspired her work to protect it.
If I were a shark: I would be a leopard shark. They’re small and they’re homebodies, just like me.
My happy place: Baja California.
When I was a kid: I wanted to run an animal sanctuary. I still hope to have enough land to rescue animals someday.
My favorite books, movies or podcasts: Any book by Barbara Kingsolver and any field guide—I collect them. I also love listening to Happier with Gretchen Rubin.
