M is the Creative Producer at Upstream Tech, working cross-product for Lens and HydroForecast.
Previously, they were the creative director of an independent creative studio, creating campaigns around environmental and social justice, partnering with NGOs, brands, grassroots coalitions, and foundations. Their photojournalism and creative work has been published throughout the outdoor industry, internationally, and they've spoken on panels at conferences and festivals across the US. Prior to this, they worked as an outdoor environmental educator and originally began their jaunt into the field through habitat restoration in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. M holds a BA in Linguistics from UCLA and currently lives in New York – by way of California. Outside of work, they can typically be found obsessing over one hobby or another, and traveling with their pup Juni literally everywhere.