About me
A creative thinker and doer who links people, places, and programs, Akiima Price is a nationally
respected thought leader at the intersection of social justice and environmental issues. Her innovative
Meaningful Park Engagement programming strategies feature nature as a powerful medium to connect
economically stressed urban African American communities in positive, life-changing experiences
outdoors that affect how they feel about themselves, their communities, and their parks. From her early
experience as a Ranger with the National Park Service in 1993 to her international work with
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environmental, social, and justice organizations, Akiima has cultivated over 30 years of experience into
cutting-edge best practices in trauma-informed, equitable environmentalism.