Kaila Hood is a recent graduate of Brandeis University— currently residing in Denver, Colorado and volunteering with the Sierra Club. She's helped establish a community garden in her area, traveled abroad doing service work and has studied in countries including Spain, Honduras, Peru, and Ecuador. Kalia also spent time working with National Park Service in rural Alaska. She enjoys communicating across disciplines and promoting a sense of empowerment, inclusivity, and community collaboration for grassroots change.