Our Youth Crews
Nick S.
I’m Nick. I am a junior at CRLS and a reason I joined Canopy Crew is to keep the nice green areas in good condition and to add more.
Tree name: Nick “Northern Pine”
Sarah Jordan
I am a senior at CRLS and I signed up for Canopy Crew because I thought it would be a great way to give back to the Cambridge community and this is a critical time to focus on the environment.
Tree name: Sarah “Silverbell”
Dante R.
Hi, I’m Dante! I’m a senior at CRLS and this is my second year with Canopy Crew. I joined because I was interested in supporting and learning more about the environment.
Tree name: Dante “Dogwood”
Franco M.
I'm 17 years old, I've lived in Cambridge MA my whole life but have traveled to El Salvador which is my parent's home country almost every year.
Tree name: Franco “Firecracker”
Maggie Benanti
Hi! I’m Maggie, a senior at CRLS. I’m planning to major in environmental studies next year, and I joined canopy crew to learn more about urban forestry and environmental justice! I’ve always been super passionate about nature and conservation and am super super excited to be a part of canopy crew this year!
Tree name: Maggie “Magnolia”
Kyla Marie
My name is Kylah and this is my Canopy Crew profile. Favorite quote: “Your mindset determines your success, so always think positive.”
Tree name: Kylah “Katsura”
Jaime Sanchez Ferreras
II am a very hardworking teenager who is interested in doing everything possible to help the world become a better place by becoming the best version of myself, and in becoming the best version of myself by helping the world become a better place!
Tree name: Jaime “Juniper”
Jett Miklas
My name is Jett. I’m a senior, I love trees and nature, and I want to better our community.
Tree name: Jett “Judas Tree”
Tashnia Ashley
My name is Tashnia Ashley and I’m a senior at CRLS. I love being in nature and being involved with the community! I love meeting new people and learning things about them!
Tree name: Ashley “Ash”
Canopy Crew 2024–25
Haifa Afzal
Helloo! I’m Haifa and I’m a senior at CRLS. I joined Canopy Crew because I believe that nature really helps clear my mind and makes me feel grounded and everyone should get the chance to experience that. That’s why I’m passionate about taking care of the environment and making sure nature stays accessible to everyone.
Tree name: Haifa “Hazelnut”
Julie Morein
Hi! My name is Julie, and I'm a high school senior born and raised in Cambridge. I love writing, photography, nature, music, and adventures with friends. In Canopy Crew, I aim to connect with Cambridge's nature on a deeper level and grow my understanding of environmentalism and how it intersects with social issues!
Tree name: Julie “Japanese Maple”
Jamilsom Fernandes
Hi I’m Jamilsom, this is my 2nd year at Canopy Crew. I enjoy planting days and learning about forestry
Tree name: Jamilsom “Java"
Former Staff Members
Steven Nutter
Executive Director
Jacob Cohen
Intern
David Meshoulam
Urban Tree Canopy Program Developer
Jenna Hall
Intern/Program Assistant
Erin Siver-Wheeler
Tree Program Coordinator/ Assistant Program Manager
Marley Kimelman
Program Manager
Lettie Cabot
Social Media & Tree Intern
Brian Johnson
Advocacy Organizer
Micah Wilson
Intern
Sarah Ruth
Tree Program Coordinator
Austin Thoren
Program Coordinator
Isabella Carrion
Program Coordinator
Liana Greenberg-Nielsen
Canopy Crew Program Manager
Emmy Michelfelder
Community Engagement & Youth Education Coordinator
Matt Paul
Summer Youth Coordinator
Michelle Nikfarjam
Urban Agriculture Advisor
Louie Pardo
Intern
Helen Weeks
Wildlife Arts Volunteer
Madelyn Kaplin
Farm Coordinator
Seanna Berry
Former Farm Manager
Primrose Yooprasert
Intern
Traci Thoresen
Urban Farm Coordinator
Mubarak Ware
Urban Farm Intern
Alison Frisella
Advocacy Organizer
Anna Pierce-Silve
Urban Farm Coordinator
Daisy Kettle
Intern
Nick Gray
Canopy Crew Co-Op