Individual Community Members Support
Testimonial by Amber Manfree, Ph.D.
"Keri Akemi-Hernandez is a thoughtful and dedicated community leader and an effective advocate for equity and inclusion. Their work brings attention to pressing social and resource management issues. Keri and I have worked together to advance conversations in our community on many occasions. With your support, Keri can apply their rich cultural knowledge and communication skills to bring transformative change as the founder of Bear Root Resource Center. I highly recommend Keri for any assistance you can give them."
Community Partner Testimonials
AISES
As a supporter of AISES (Advancing Indigenous People in STEM),
where I am currently employed, Keri continues to be involved with our students and community.
She recently hosted one of our AISES Adventure Community Events.
Keri is extremely passionate about helping students and her community. A highly active leader, she will do remarkable things in her new role as the founder of Bear Root Resource Center. In closing, I highly recommend Keri for any resource or support you can give her. She will work tirelessly on your behalf for all those involved.
~ Kathy Sharbono
Curriculum & Instruction Program Manager AISES Advancing Indigenous People in STEM
Urban Habitat
On behalf of Urban Habitat to lend
our strong support of
Keri Akemi-Hernandez.
Keri isa graduate of Urban Habitat’s Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI), a program designed to train and support people of color to serve on commissions with a racial equity lens. Keri developed and led the training module in 2023 and 2024, that introduces the Indigenous community’s relationship to land. The Indigenous module complements a session on environmental justice.
~ Larisa Casillas
Program Director, Leadership Development & Advocacy
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF)
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF)
It gives me much joy to provide strong support for Keri Akemi-Hernandez, who has demonstrated exceptional Leadership, Community advocacy, and Environmental Stewardship with her substantial contributions to innovative ideas, diligence, and hard work that she offers through Bear Root Resource Center.
~ Cheryl Davila, Founder
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force