Coral Avery Email & Phone Number

Coral (they/them) is a citizen of the Shawnee Tribe of Shawnee and of mixed-European descent. They are a graduate of Oregon State University with a double Bachelors of Science in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Sustainability and a minor in German. They are a published author and photographer with a decade of experience in the environmental field in areas including Tribal climate resilience, multimedia art & communications, environmental education, and sustainable community development. Coral works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience centering Native youth opportunities, funding for Tribal climate initiatives, and inter-agency collaborations for Tribal environmental action. Outside of work, Coral enjoys beadwork, gardening, hiking, and kayaking. Over the years, they have found an equal home in San Diego County and the forests of western Oregon. Today, they reside in southeast Michigan where they're continuing their work at BIA while pursuing a Masters of Science in environmental justice at the University of Michigan.