After the worldwide response to the episode From the Lab to the Amazon Jungle: A Journey of Purpose and Resilience, originally released on our sister podcast Latina In America, listeners wanted to know what happened next.

In this episode, Choosing Nature: From Jungle Experience to Wildlife Educator, we reconnect with wildlife biologist Xiomara Palmezzano, who shares her journey from a life-changing jungle experience to becoming a field naturalist and outdoor educator. She teaches students about wildlife, plants, pollinators, and environmental connections, inspiring the next generation to explore and care for nature.

This episode also provides practical advice for career transitions into environmental science, conservation, and education, including researching opportunities, volunteering, internships, and using local and college resources.

We talk about:

• How a transformative jungle experience clarified her career path
• Transitioning from a lab-based career to working outdoors
• Daily life as a field naturalist and outdoor educator
• Teaching students about wildlife, plants, pollinators, and environmental connections
• Incorporating curiosity and passion into a purpose-driven career
• Steps for finding opportunities in environmental education, conservation, and nature-based work
• Volunteer and internship options to gain experience in the field
• The importance of sharing nature experiences with children from diverse backgrounds
• How one class, experience, or risk can change the course of your career

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in careers in wildlife, environmental education, conservation, or outdoor learning.

About Xiomara:

Instagram: @xiommara_

Email: xpalmez@gmail.com

Other Links:

Orange County Department of Education – Nature & Outdoor Programs

Latina In America Podcast Episode - From the Lab to the Jungle with Xiomara Palmezzano

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