Bianca joined Earth Care in 2006 to launch the Youth Allies for Sustainability program. She holds a B.A. from Antioch College in Social and Global Studies with a focus in Sustainable Economic Development. Born and raised in New Mexico, Bianca has been organizing around issues of social justice and sustainability in her community since she was a teen at Santa Fe High School. Before joining Earth Care, Bianca worked as an educator and community advocate for a number of organizations across the country including Global Exchange, the Border Network for Human Rights, and Del Pueblo Inc., and the Santa Fe-based organization Local Energy doing research and political education for local renewable energy projects.

Angela, born and raised in Santa Fe, was first introduced to Earth Care as a student at St. Mike’s High School when she participated in Earth Care’s first program – a summer youth garden on the EcoVersity campus. She later returned work for Earth Care in 2008 first as a administrative assistant and now as a key member of our Leadership Team. Angela received her B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where she coordinated the Waste Prevention Campaign of the Student Environmental Center and also served on the Campus Sustainability Council Steering Committee. She has been involved in educating students about composting, waste reduction and recycling since 2003.

Lora Sheldon recently relocated to Santa Fe from Alpine, Texas where she worked as a non-profit accounting professional for over twelve years. She brings with her extensive financial development skills from a varied background, including working with an art museum, nature center, library, and humane society. Lora is excited to add her expertise to help further the mission of Earth Care.