Benay O'Connell

Benay O'Connell serves as the Youth & Families Project Manager and Educator at Tilth Alliance since June 2020, overseeing youth and family programming, including registration, curriculum development, and various educational activities. Prior roles include Environmental Educator at IslandWood, where Benay facilitated outdoor education for 4th to 6th grade students, and Teaching Assistant at Northwest Montessori School, supporting early childhood education. Additional experience encompasses positions at Woodland Park Zoo, Gault, Bookshop Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz Department of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, Ecology Action, and Jumpstart. Benay holds a Master's degree in Environmental Education from the University of Washington and has a diverse educational background, including studies at Pitzer College and Universidad de Sevilla.