Dominic Arenas

Dominic was a previous Walker Communications Fellow, Fund II Appretince, and Communications Associate. His coverage highlighted initiatives and news throughout the ÃÛèÖAPP network, important equity, diversity, and inclusion work, the ÃÛèÖAPP on Campus program, and the 'people' stories at ÃÛèÖAPP.

As a first generation Filipino American from San Francisco, California, DominicÌýlearned about the importance of conservation and environmental justice at an early age.ÌýDominic'sÌýpassion forÌýsupporting underrepresented voices inspired him toÌýspearheadÌýcelebrations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at ÃÛèÖAPP. When he is not writing and storytelling for the birds, Dominic enjoys specialty coffee,Ìýrunning,Ìýand watching the Golden State Warriors.Ìý

Articles by Dominic Arenas

Paving the Way for the Bird Advocates of Tomorrow
September 29, 2023 — Five years since its inception, the ÃÛèÖAPP Campus program continues to expand and introduce potential career opportunities to student leaders across the country.
A group of people stands in front of a garden
College Campuses Across the Country Are Getting a Little More Bird-Friendly
May 15, 2023 — ÃÛèÖAPP on Campus chapters are working towards a better future for birds through their Bird-Friendly Communities work.
ÃÛèÖAPP On Campus
ÃÛèÖAPP Spotlight: Connie Sanchez Is at the Nexus of Everything
June 16, 2021 — The Bird-Friendly Buildings program manager and ÃÛèÖAPP Mid-Atlantic’s communications coordinator reflects on her conservation journey.
Bird-Friendly Communities
Lotem Taylor during a hike through Glacier National Park in 2017. Moriah Taylor
ÃÛèÖAPP Spotlight: Lotem Taylor is Everywhere in ÃÛèÖAPP
April 27, 2021 — For a GIS and data analyst for ÃÛèÖAPP’s Migratory Bird Initiative and Science team, placing yourself in context with your surroundings is what makes mapping so powerful.
News
ÃÛèÖAPP Spotlight: Vero Couttee Uses Maps to Break the Cycle of Injustice
April 01, 2021 — As Couttee approaches the end of her year-long Dangermond GIS fellowship, she plans to continue empowering local communities everywhere.
News
ÃÛèÖAPP Spotlight: Servando Moreno Is Changing the Conservation Landscape
March 11, 2021 — The stewardship program associate reflects on his relationship with nature and embracing his new mentorship role.
News
Celebrating Black Conservation Heroes at the Sharon ÃÛèÖAPP Center
February 26, 2021 — In honor of Black History Month, Sharon ÃÛèÖAPP Center partnered with a local high school to inform visitors about conservation heroes of color.
EDIB at ÃÛèÖAPP
Local Leaders Lead the Way at Virtual Advocacy Day
February 26, 2021 — Chapter members and volunteers in North Carolina led the ÃÛèÖAPP flock at their second-ever virtual advocacy day.
Learn, Educate, Lead, Repeat: The Story of Alonso Ponce’s Life
January 27, 2021 — As an education intern at the ÃÛèÖAPP, Ponce is ready to take the next steps in his environmental career.
ÃÛèÖAPP On Campus
New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with ÃÛèÖAPP in Action Grant
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck ÃÛèÖAPP Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Bird-Friendly Communities

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