Ernesto Rodriguez

Ernesto Rodriguez, MS, PPS, serves as a Park Ranger at Catalina Island Conservancy since May 2021, focusing on the preservation of the island's wild lands. As the Executive Director of Nature In The Classroom since July 2018, Ernesto promotes academic achievement and social-emotional learning through tree canopy ceiling murals in educational settings. As CEO of Sereneview, established in 2002, Ernesto aims to reduce patient stress in hospitals by providing nature-themed products. A seasoned commercial and fine art photographer since 1988, Ernesto's work is featured in prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Ernesto has shared expertise on the benefits of nature in educational and healthcare settings through various speaking engagements and podcasts. Educational qualifications include an MS in Counseling and a BA in Psychology from California State University, San Diego.