Meet the ELSO Team

Sprinavasa Brown
Co-Founder & Executive Director

“As a mother, community builder, educator, and co-founder, my vision is future focused. My wildest dreams are to follow in my ancestors footsteps; to hustle and build limitless resources for Black and Brown children and their futures, to continue our legacy of untameable pride, self determination, and power.”

sprinavasa@campelso.org

Kellianne Richardson PhD.
Co-Founder & Head of Operations

“My work with ELSO is very fulfilling. Every year we find deeper, more meaningful ways to grow our impact and I am thrilled at how responsive our programming has been able to be. ELSO has been an outlet for me to create the world I want to live in.”

kellianne@campelso.org

  • Erin Cathcart

    Project Manager | PDX

    “After years in white-led environmental education programs, I have never been able to say that my organization was able to show up for Black and Brown communities in a meaningful way. At ELSO, the experiences of our youth are at the center of everything - I love being proud of where I work and cannot wait to see where we are going next.”

    erin@campelso.org

  • Ericka Harrison

    Associate Director, Tappin Roots | PDX

    tappinroots@campelso.org

  • Jamie Newsome

    Program Director, Wayfinders | PDX

    “Working for ELSO is such a rewarding job. I love being able to do what I love and give back to my community at the same time. We offer so many opportunities for black and brown youth to able to get an experience of a lifetime which is the best part of my job.”

    jamie@campelso.org

  • Walter Topete

    Program Assistant, Wayfinders | PDX

    "It is an absolute joy and honor to be working alongside such a passionate and driven team. ELSO continuously teaches me the value of working for a company whose mission is valued and prevalent in all programs and projects.”

    walt@campelso.org

  • Kenneth Turner

    Program Director, Studio Justice | SE TEXAS

    “Being in a position to learn, build, and ultimately create programming curriculum based on education and design, reaching our Black and Brown youth is a dream come reality for me. I hope to bring everything I am to this role and grow with ELSO.”

    kenneth@campelso.org

  • Robin Kamerling

    Donor Relations Manager | PDX

    Robin brings with her her deep experience in donor stewardship, creating corporate partnerships and a passion for connecting donors to their vision of a better world. Robin finds joy in building community wherever she goes and is illuminated by the spiritual aspect of nature.

    robin@campelso.org

  • Evette Gonzalez

    Operations & Executive Assistant | SE TEXAS

    evette@campelso.org

  • Paulyna Santos

    Communications Manager | PDX

    “ELSO has opened my eyes to various ways to create access to STEAM for Black and Brown youth. At ELSO, we establish pathways for STEAM learning tailored to youth who will thrive with it. We collaborate with organizations and education partners who share our passion for bringng more resources to the table.”

    paulyna@campelso.org