Our Youth Crews

Adam Asekkour

I'm Adam, a senior at CRLS. I'm passionate about film and environmental science. I enjoy playing soccer and frisbee, and my favorite tree is an Argan tree. I want to make a change in my community and help people learn more about climate change. Tree name:

Allen Xavier

Hi! I’m Allen. I’m a junior at CCSC and i’m interested in cybersecurity.

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Annaka Pozzi-Escot Cogan

Hi! I am Annaka Cogan. I am a junior at Cambridge Rindge & Latin. I am originally from Arlington, and I moved to Cambridge in my second year of middle school. My dream career is to go into political science, however, my curiosity for the environment has led me to apply to Canopy Crew! I'm super excited to be a part of the team. Tree name:

Jeanine Joseus

Bio coming soon.

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Miri Jacob

Hi, my name is Miri and i’m a senior at CRLS. I’m passionate about the environment and the Cambridge community and hope I can do my part to help.

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Theodore Brown

Hi I’m Theodore Brown, I’m a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin and have lived in Cambridge my whole life so I feel that canopy crew would be a great way to help the environment I grew up in.

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Audrey Vautier

Bio coming soon.

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Juan Calixto

Hi, my name is Juan, and I am a senior at CRLS. I am a professional photographer that primarily shoots Wildlife and Nature. I’m hoping to be able to shoot wildlife for national geographic.

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Namira Jara

Hello! I am Namira , I am a senior in highschool. This is my second year at canopy crew. I love trees and nature and I am doing this internship again is to help my community.

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Brian Beauce

I'm Brian, A junior at CRLS and I signed up to this program I would love to give back and help the Cambridge community in any way.

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Ledenshy Altidor

I am Ledenshy. I wanna join the canopy crew because I wanna to try something new meet new people and gain experience that can help me, grow. I am excited to learn new skill, challenge myself, and be a part of positive team. Tree name:

Jaime Sanchez Ferreras

My name is Jaime "Juniper" Sanchez Ferreras, I am a senior at CRLS, and this is my second year at Canopy Crew! I loved the time I spent tree-planting, door-knocking, and bonding with my crewmates last year, and I can't wait to do it all over again! I am very hard-working and am also looking forward to learning more about trees and doing the best that I can to help the environment once more. Tree name: Jaime Juniper

Millie Berbeco

I'm Millie, a senior at CRLS. I joined Canopy Crew to have to opportunity to give back to the Cambridge community while also learning more about environmental science. Tree name:

Rhyan Montes Wells

Hello my name is Rhyan I am a junior in high school. Most of my life I’ve been working on foreign communities and empowering others. I’m looking forward to doing this program and hopefully it teaches me in your skills.

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Canopy Crew 2026–27

Mari Diaz Chan

Hello! I am a senior at CRLS, and I have lived in Cambridge all my life. I love hiking, kayaking, reading, and art. I'm interested in environmental justice and human health, and I look forward to learning more about the flora around Alewife.

Zaida Pingitore

I'm Zaida, a senior at CRLS. I've lived in Cambridge my whole life and want to learn to protect the city I love so much. I'm super excited to be a part of Restore Corps, especially during the pilot phase. 

Malia Gaul

My name is Malia Gaul I am I junior at CRLS. I play the trumpet in band, throw discus, shot put, and javelin in outdoor track and field. In the future I'd like to be a civil engineer in the ecological sector in construction.

Emma Olsen

Hi! I’m Emma, and I’m a senior at CRLS. I joined Restore Corps because I am passionate about the preservation of the Alewife Reservation.

Lio Caravan

Hi! I'm Lio, a high school junior. I joined restore corps because I love being in nature, and am interested in how human interaction with the environment intersects with social issues.

Toby Webster

I'm Toby. I'm a junior at CRLS and I signed up for this program because I love working outdoors and getting my hands dirty.

Sydney Beard

Hi, I'm Sydney! I'm excited to be given this oppurtunity to help restore an enviornmental space in Cambridge and learn more about wetland ecology.

Restore Corps 2026–27

Canopy Crew 2025–26

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”

Kylah 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

I 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”

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"