I am the Executive Director of an environmental non-profit in Virginia Beach, Virginia dedicated to restoring and protecting our Virginia Beach waterways and natural areas. We achieve our mission through educating and engaging our citizens and partner organizations, identifying and reducing sources of pollution, and restoring vital habitats such as oyster reefs, forests, urban tree canopy, native plants, and wetlands. We have a staff of 16, a robust network of support in our city, and a track record for affecting positive change.