Dominic Arenas

Dominic was a previous Walker Communications Fellow, Fund II Appretince, and Communications Associate. His coverage highlighted initiatives and news throughout the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ network, important equity, diversity, and inclusion work, the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on Campus program, and the 'people' stories at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

As a first generation Filipino American from San Francisco, California, Dominic learned about the importance of conservation and environmental justice at an early age. Dominic's passion for supporting underrepresented voices inspired him to spearhead celebrations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. When he is not writing and storytelling for the birds, Dominic enjoys specialty coffee, running, and watching the Golden State Warriors. 

Articles by Dominic Arenas

Paving the Way for the Bird Advocates of Tomorrow
September 29, 2023 — Five years since its inception, the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Campus program continues to expand and introduce potential career opportunities to student leaders across the country.
A group of people stands in front of a garden
College Campuses Across the Country Are Getting a Little More Bird-Friendly
May 15, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ on Campus chapters are working towards a better future for birds through their Bird-Friendly Communities work.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spotlight: Connie Sanchez Is at the Nexus of Everything
June 16, 2021 — The Bird-Friendly Buildings program manager and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Mid-Atlantic’s communications coordinator reflects on her conservation journey.
Lotem Taylor during a hike through Glacier National Park in 2017. Moriah Taylor
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spotlight: Lotem Taylor is Everywhere in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
April 27, 2021 — For a GIS and data analyst for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Migratory Bird Initiative and Science team, placing yourself in context with your surroundings is what makes mapping so powerful.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spotlight: Vero Couttee Uses Maps to Break the Cycle of Injustice
April 01, 2021 — As Couttee approaches the end of her year-long Dangermond GIS fellowship, she plans to continue empowering local communities everywhere.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spotlight: Servando Moreno Is Changing the Conservation Landscape
March 11, 2021 — The stewardship program associate reflects on his relationship with nature and embracing his new mentorship role.
Celebrating Black Conservation Heroes at the Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center
February 26, 2021 — In honor of Black History Month, Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center partnered with a local high school to inform visitors about conservation heroes of color.
Local Leaders Lead the Way at Virtual Advocacy Day
February 26, 2021 — Chapter members and volunteers in North Carolina led the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ flock at their second-ever virtual advocacy day.
Learn, Educate, Lead, Repeat: The Story of Alonso Ponce’s Life
January 27, 2021 — As an education intern at the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Ponce is ready to take the next steps in his environmental career.
New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in Action Grant
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.