2021 Mentors
In 2021, Wonder Labs brought together a highly experienced mentor network comprised of academic, industry, and community partners. The objective of the mentor network was to guide the three selected Design Challenge teams with interdisciplinary thinking, industry best practices, and human-centered design thinking. The teams drew on the expertise of the mentor network as they co-designed and implemented projects with communities. For the 2022-2023 cohort, select mentors were matched with individual teams to enable more dedicated time and rapport building through the course of the projects.
Amy Berry |
CEO, Tahoe Fund
Amy brings a wealth of experience in project development and marketing to our mentor network. Since 2012, Amy raised over $10M from private funders and developed more than 50 environmental improvement projects as CEO of the Tahoe Fund. She currently participates as a judge for MacArthur Foundation 100&Change and National Environmental Education Foundation, and is a mentor for Brown University’s Women’s Launch Pad program, among other impactful roles. Amy holds a BA in American Civilization from Brown University.
Daniel Godwin|
Director of Programs and Partnerships, The Ember Alliance
With over ten years of experience in fire management, Daniel mentors teams in the practical applications of our Design Challenge projects. As Director of Programs and Partnerships, Daniel is focused on expanding prescribed fire use through direct action, research, and community engagement. He serves on executive teams and advisory boards for the Colorado Prescribed Fire Council advisory board, the Southern Rockies Fire Science Exchange Network, and the Northern Colorado Fireshed. Previously, he served on the board of the Missouri Prescribed Fire Council and the national Student Association for Fire Ecology. Daniel completed his PhD in Biological Sciences, with a focus on fire ecology, science communication, and public engagement from University of Missouri-Columbia.
Faith Kearns |
Academic Coordinator, California Institute for Water Resources
As a scientist and communications specialist, Faith mentors our Design Challenge teams on best practices in science communication, community engagement, and relationship-building. Currently a scientist for the California Institute for Water Resources, Faith actively writes and publishes on a wide-variety of topics including water, wildfire, climate change, and people. Drawing on her recently released book, ‘Getting to the heart of science communication: A guide to effective engagement’ (2021) Faith will guide the Design Challenge teams in effective community outreach, and science communication. Faith has led a wildfire research and outreach center at UC Berkeley and was an AAAS Science and Policy Fellow. She completed her PhD in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley and her BS in Environmental Science, Geology, and Political Science from Northern Arizona University.