Erick Meza

Erick was born in the Sonoran Desert in Mexico in the border state of Sonora in Mexico. He worked for 8 years as a certified tour guide in different locations across the country, focusing on education and preservation of the natural resources.

After working in the tourism industry decided to fully work on environmental education starting 2 different projects on experiential education, first in Bocas del Toro Panama and after in the Pacific coast of Southern Mexico.

When moved into the United States in particular to the Sonoran Desert, Erick continued his work in education, teaching sustainable farming practices for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for 5 years.

Currently Erick works as the Borderlands coordinator for the Sierra Club working directly with communities along the US/Mexico border to protect the environment and build connections between different conservation movements in both sides of the border.

Erick also is a Permaculture educator with the Sonoran Permaculture Guild where he teaches and help certify people as Permaculture practitioners to live more sustainable lives in the desert.