Juan Martinez: Spirit of Conservation Award Recipient & Founder of Fresh Tracks

<p>Juan Martinez received the 2022 Rising Leader Award given to outstanding young professionals in the field of conservation. He received his award alongside famed ethologist and global conservation icon Dr. Jane Goodall whose life work demonstrates a commitment to conservation, civility and community. Presented by Teton Science Schools, The Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards is a celebration of conservation leadership and honors individuals who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the protection of wildlife and wild places. Previous Murie Spirit awardees include Rose Marcario, Robert Stanton, Jimmy Chin, Bert Raynes, Sally Jewell, Harrison Ford, John Turner, Addie Donnan, Luther Propst, George Schaller, Robert Krear, and Gretchen Long.</p> <p>Juan D. Martinez-Pineda is the Senior Manager at The Aspen Institute’s <a href="https://www.aspencommunitysolutions.org/" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.aspencommunitysolutions.org/&source=gmail&ust=1665617663635000&usg=AOvVaw2b_mhRA4utjqHtXTT7peXz"> Forum for Community Solutions.</a> </p> <p>He is the founder of <a href= "https://www.aspencommunitysolutions.org/fresh-tracks/" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.aspencommunitysolutions.org/fresh-tracks/&source=gmail&ust=1665617663635000&usg=AOvVaw11x2lOaD9oj85ntOiSL2VE"> Fresh Tracks</a>, a community-led cross-cultural revolution, rooted in the healing power of the outdoors. His work has helped to grow the silo-breaking strategy for systems change and youth power building while also lifting up successful stories of civic engagement and community organizing. Prior to Fresh Tracks, he served as Vice President at the <a href= "https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/legacy-of-leadership-a-qa-with-juan-martinez/" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/legacy-of-leadership-a-qa-with-juan-martinez/&source=gmail&ust=1665617663635000&usg=AOvVaw1xkddJF_weVUvfW7Nb9wq2"> Children & Nature Network</a> and c