We are delighted to welcome two new board members to the RIEEA team this year! Please join us in congratulating Chrystal Mars Baker and James Tzul, each of whom brings a unique and valued set of experiences to the table. Read on to learn more about the work of these two incredible people!
Chrystal Mars Baker
Education Manager, Tomaquag Museum
Chrystal Mars Baker is a Narragansett Tribal citizen, educator, and advocate whose work centers on uplifting Native voices and creating inclusive, truthful educational spaces. She is the Education Manager at the Tomaquag Museum and serves on the boards of the Rhode Island Humanities and the Jonnycake Center for Hope. Grounded in the legacy of her ancestors and inspired by her family, Chrystal envisions an educational future where all cultures are represented through their own histories, fostering mutual respect and healing across communities.
James Tzul (he/they)
Youth and Community Program Coordinator and Green Team Coordinator, Groundwork Rhode Island
James Tzul is the Youth and Community Program Coordinator for Groundwork Rhode Island and coordinates the Green Change Makers, a program for Pawtucket/Central Falls high school aged youth. Through his work, James leads and teaches youth in various ways through garden stewardship, tree stewardship, composting, environmental literacy, advocacy, and more! James is currently attending Community College of Rhode Island majoring in Environmental Sustainability and Agriculture Management with plans to transfer to University of Rhode Island. With his current and growing knowledge, James hopes to help, support, and create a more sustainable environmental for community members similar to him.