Community Fellows

Naomi Yoder is an Environmental Data Scientist at the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative where they archive public federal environmental data threatened by the federal administration (through Public Environmental Data Partners coalition). Naomi is a geographer and biologist by training, with seven years’ experience providing technical assistance to communities working toward environmental justice, especially in Texas and Louisiana. Naomi is a founding member of the EJ Data and Mapping Society and of For a Better Bayou.

Jaime González is an award-winning conservationist, educator, communicator, and network weaver who partners with community partners to co-create healthier, more climate ready, more equitable, and more wildlife-friendly places using nature-based solutions. Mr. González earned a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction-Science Education and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston.

Leticia Gutierrez is the Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach for Air Alliance Houston (AAH). Leticia keeps abreast of policy developments and oversees engagement with elected officials and stakeholders to advance AAH’s goals. She was born in Mexico and came to Houston as a child, eventually graduating from Milby High School and the University of St. Thomas. Prior to joining AAH, she served as the Chief of Staff at the Houston City Council. Her passion for safe air for all started as she raised her children in the East End of Houston, where she noticed the poor air quality, and that one of her children experienced asthma when living there. When Leticia isn’t working, she is likely out volunteering in the community or spending time with her family.

Stefania Tomaskovic, Ph.D., serves as Coalition Director for the Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience. Stefania believes that a strong, resilient Texas is possible: one where every person can access safe, affordable housing, where every neighborhood has healthy air, water, and soil, and where our economy is strengthened by meaningful work opportunities that support healthy livelihoods without doing harm to each other or the environment. Prior to joining CEER, Stefania worked with Public Citizen, a national nonprofit group dedicated to representing the people’s voice in the halls of power. Stefania has also worked as a chaplain and a geologist.