Our Team
We are very fortunate to have an amazing team that brings a lot of joy, love, enthusiasm and creativity to the park and the kids.
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Emily
Jessie values building genuine relationships with both people and the natural world around her. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Communication and began her teaching journey in traditional middle and high school classrooms in Los Angeles. She fell in love with outdoor education during a summer in Germany, where she worked at a children’s wilderness camp, and later went on to teach as a children’s ski instructor in both Colorado and Australia. These experiences deepened her appreciation for nature-based learning, ultimately leading her to a teaching position at a forest preschool in her hometown of San Diego, and now to the TOCA team. Inspired by the many wonderful teachers in her life, Jessie aims to create an empowering learning environment that fosters critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a love for exploration. Outside of the park, Jessie enjoys collaging, treasure hunting at swap meets, and is currently learning belly dance.
Jessie
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Lulu
Jessie values building genuine relationships with both people and the natural world around her. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Communication and began her teaching journey in traditional middle and high school classrooms in Los Angeles. She fell in love with outdoor education during a summer in Germany, where she worked at a children’s wilderness camp, and later went on to teach as a children’s ski instructor in both
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Zeena
Zoe grew up in Nyack, NY, lived in Park Slope for the last four years, and recently made the move to Harlem. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and a current focus on her master’s in special education, she has spent years working with kids of all ages in nature and environmental education. Zoe dreams of opening her own nature school one day. When she isn't teaching or enjoying the outdoors, she loves animals, traveling, art, and music.