Tyler Graham (he/they)

Research Assistant

My life has been shaped by transformation, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. I have always felt most at home in wild spaces—forests, rivers, open ocean, and landscapes where life moves at its own rhythm. That love led me to work in conservation and ecological restoration, where I could put my hands in the earth and be part of healing the land.

But my path hasn’t been a straight one. Due to an Unfortunate series of life choices I was incarcerated, and during that time, I was forced to confront the direction my life was taking. It was in that cursed space, stripped of distractions and the majority of my humanity, It became crystal clear that Colonialism had stripped me of my clan of the name of my gods, our songs, our dances, our traditions, and everything that made me who I am. made the decision to change me. I committed myself to growth, to learning, and to shaping a future My Ancestors could be proud of. That commitment led me to college, where I am now a full-time student studying Computer Information Systems.

Technology might seem like a world apart from my love of nature, but to me, they are connected. Just as ecosystems rely on balance and resilience, so does the digital world. I’m particularly drawn to cybersecurity and ethical hacking, where I can use my skills to protect and empower others. My devotion to decolonization drives me to think critically about the systems we build—whether in nature, society, or technology—and to work toward solutions that honor both people, creatures and the planet.

My journey is still unfolding, but one thing remains constant: my need to be in and protect the spaces that give me life. Whether through ecological restoration, ethical tech, or advocacy, I am committed to making a meaningful impact—one that respects the past, acknowledges the present, and builds a better future.

SJ Harris (she/they)

In-Prison Facilitator

I am a white queer anarchist abolitionist educator who has worked alongside youth in school gardens across San Francisco for the past 7 years to (hopefully) foster relationships to land that directly interrogate and dismantle systems of white supremacy and exploitation. 

I sing at least one third of the things that I am trying to communicate and am an excellent whistler. I am about to start my last semester at SFSU  studying for a degree in Race and Resistance and while liberation will never come from institutions, I am grateful for the ways this learning has disrupted the dominant and false narratives of the united states imperialist agenda in education.

Even more, I am grateful for what I have learned from the comrades I have dumpster dived with to liberate food from being wasted and for my unhoused neighbor who gave me tennis lessons and shared stories.

Recently, I have been working with Earth Equity to build solidarity and relationship with incarcerated folks in San Quentin. We are currently co-facilitating an Environmental Justice learning group focused on Ocean care. 

I wholeheartedly believe in our revolutionary capacity to build worlds beyond incarceration, capitalism, and empire - where we demand collective joy and the recognition of abundance! 

Edmund Richardson (he/him)

Earth Equity Inside Advisor

Edmund is a journalist & former lifer who centers marginalized voices and combats narratives of irredeemability. 

While incarcerated, Edmund contributed to shaping Earth Equity's programs, values, and organizational identity. Edmund was initially drawn to Earth Equity because he grew up near the beach and has a deep connection to water. He was/is excited to use the power of story to fuel the defense of our oceans.

James (he/him)

Aquaculture Fellow

My name is James. I’ve been living in Eureka for going on 20 years. This is a very beautiful place to live. I love the mountains, the redwoods, the oceans, and the climate. I feel at home in this kind of environment. 

I’m interested in working with Earth Equity because I want to be educated about kelp and its benefits for the planet and people. I’m happy to be part of this work to help develop something good for the community here. 

It’s important to me to be able to heal the climate, cure ocean acidification, and care for marine ecosystems.

Leslie Bernardino (they/them)

Community Care Coordinator   

Throughout their life, Leslie has advocated for social justice and community care. They have experience responding to the needs and uplifting the voices of a wide variety of community members. They've collaborated with youth (K-12 and first-gen college students), survivors of Domestic Violence, undocumented folx, and labor rights organizers.

During their time as Earth Equity's first Community Care Coordinator, Leslie enabled team members in reentry to meet their day to day needs and build capacity to create our reentry support co-op.

Kevin Bruce (he/him)

In-Reach Coordinator

I'm a writer, musician, artist, advocate,  and ally to all. In 2018 (after 35 years inside) I paroled to San Francisco and began working for a fair chance background check company. Two weeks later, I won the Explorer In Residence grant from the California Clean Energy Fund. Through these endeavors, I was able to connect with visionaries empowering social and alternative justice approaches.

I currently collaborate with EE Inside (Earth Equity's Incarcerated Advisory Board) to ensure that the leadership and needs of incarcerated people are central to our work. I also work with nonprofit groups like the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Urban Alchemy, United Playaz, Initiate Justice, Code Tenderloin, District Commons, The Last Mile, and many more. Sometimes, I go back into prisons to co-teach an immersive course on Entrepreneurship. Lastly, I co-founded the Second Life Project's first community house, Sigil, which houses and supports post-transition long term offenders and young professionals. 

In Prison, my most prized accomplishment was the 22 years I studied and practiced law, in pro per, as a ‘Jailhouse’ lawyer. The most noted case I brought was against Folsom State Prison and their attempt to ban literature to justify their confiscation of Dungeons and Dragons books. This published case, (supported by DnD creator, e. Gary Gygax’s testimony) enriched the community inside.

Ellison Libiran (he/him)

Director of Media

Ellison is a multimedia creative fascinated by the way people are telling stories through events and experiences. Growing up in the tropical islands, he had a strong intimacy with nature and folklore - which informed his natural curiosity of our Earth and the people who live in it with intention.  In 2014, he co-founded Back Pocket Media, a non-profit company that produces live journalism across the United States. 

Ellison has contributed to Earth Equity because by crafting narratives and creating events which uplift the voices of those impacted by incarceration and motivated by environmental justice.

Email me: Ellison Libiran

Trevor Jackson (he/him)

My dream is to fix our education system. We have to teach environmental justice to all children. And let’s put more love into this. Love is how we stop violent crime one child at a time. But since the system won’t get fixed anytime soon, we got some clean up to do. For now I’ll just do what I can to teach these unloved bastards as they pile through the prison gates… those that are willing.

More About Me

I am a 42 year old native of Mendocino. I am proud to say that my hometown still has some wooden sidewalks and some locals still ride their horses to the bar. I have been in and out of lockup since I was 12. If it was not for the love of my daughter I wouldn’t have had the courage to learn how to spell and write so late in life. I would not have done the moral inventory that changed my life.

I’m an avid outdoorsman and stunt driver.

Direct Contact: Trevor Michael Jackson CDCR# BE9877  -  Cell 2-W-32

Daniel Sheehan, Esq. (he/him)

Daniel Sheehan is president and co-founder of the Romero Institute and former president and co-founder of the Christic Institute.

Carrying degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Danny has helped lead multiple lawsuits of historic importance, including three Supreme Court cases. Prior to forming the Christic Institute, he litigated a number of high-profile social justice cases, including the judgment on behalf of nuclear worker and whistleblower Karen Silkwood that effectively ended construction of all new nuclear power plants in the United States. 

Danny formed the Romero Institute in 1992 with Christic Institute co-founder Sara Nelson. A law and policy center based in Santa Cruz, CA, the Institute exposes and implements solutions to serious threats to the environment, structural injustice, and human and constitutional rights violations.

Danny has contributed as a senior advisor and consultant for Earth Equity.

Please visit the Romero Institute website to learn more about Danny Sheehan and his work.

Joseph M Krauter
(he/him)

Joe brings intimate knowledge of the California prison system, reentry, and mutual aid. Since his release in 2020, Joe has become a prominent advocate for inmate mental health and accessibility supports for neurodivergent and disabled people from incarceration through reentry. He has played a key role in identifying and assembling Earth Equity’s staff and board of directors as well as in promoting seamless communication between the incarcerated advisors and staff on the outside. Within his current role, Joe collaborates with community partners, recruits program participants, provides feedback on in-prison curriculum, and assists in creating accessible programs for disabled & system-impacted people.

Brandon Salus (he/him)

Documentary Film Crew 

Hello. My name is Brandon (I go by Bliss). It is an honor and a privilege to sign on to SeaForester’s Abolition Ecologies film project.

I am excited by Earth Equity’s mission to reduce recidivism, to cultivate just food practices, and to nurture system-impacted communities.

Almost every aspect of society can be questioned – especially by a population which has been (for lack of a better word) failed by the system – or has failed to abide by that system.

Nature holds none of society’s hypocrisy – and therefore offers only perfect truth to highly marginalized peoples.

Aerin Monroe (he/him)

Documentary Film Advisor

I’m a writer, producer, environmental consultant, designer, and land steward of Afro-Latin, Creole and Caribbean descent, raised in Oakland, CA. Since being gentrified out of the Bay Area three years ago, I've been living with my wife and children in Humboldt, CA.

My background is in natural landscaping, organic agriculture, journalism and land management. My work focuses on Afro-Indigenous land practices and stewardship, Climate Justice, sustainable food systems, regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration and land/food sovereignty for BIPOC communities.

 In 2023, I wrote and produced a docuseries, in collaboration with Save California Salmon, called Sowing Seeds: Racial Justice and the Environmental Movement.

Each episode offers insight into aspects of Environmental Justice by centering Black and Indigenous scientists, educators, and activists all working to bring about positive change within Humboldt County.

This series worked to create awareness of climate issues and provide guidance on how we can work together to ensure healthy ecosystems and equity for communities most severely impacted by climate change and injustice.