M.E. Society co-founders Melissa and Kayla chatting on a wooden porch in Moose River, Maine.

OUR STORY

Hi friend!

We are Kayla and Melissa, and together we are the M.E. Society.

We are recent graduate students from Johns Hopkins University and met during a Sustainability Leadership course in Jackman, ME. This class encouraged us to think of ways to be environmental leaders within our spheres of influence. We would discuss our concerns about negativity spewed in the climate narrative space and how mental health is directly connected to our relationship with nature. The concept of the M.E. Society was born out of these discussions.

Today, the M.E. Society is designed to be a platform to reframe how we talk about the environment, equip people with tools and resources to live more sustainably, and explore the connections between the environment and mental health.

Thank you for stopping by.

🖤

Kayla & Melissa

A selfie of Kayla and Melissa, co-founders of The Mind & Environment Society.

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Headshot of Paul Kazyak, retired DNR employee and director of M.E. Society.

    PAUL

    PROFESSOR

    "To me, M.E. represents possibility. The possibility of connection, the possibility of being vibrantly and actively alive, and the possiblity of creating wonderful changes around us."

  • Headshot of Kim Wilson, Environmental Protection Specialist and director of M.E. Society.

    KIM

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

    "Being a board member for M.E. Society means exploring what mindfulness can bring to the climate action movement. It's an exciting intersection to be a part of and so necessary!"

  • Headshot of Zach Woods, environmentalist and director of M.E. Society.

    ZACH

    ENVIRONMENTALIST

    "Being invited to be a part of M.E. Society is a refreshing and inspiring new chapter of my life!"

We are currently seeking an Operations Intern who will help us with administrative tasks & establish an M.E. Society club on campus. Ideal applicants will be currently enrolled in a college or university and will have a demonstrated interest in the environment and/or mental health.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. Many skills can be trained - if you are a passionate, well-organized individual, we want to hear from you!

Download the job description below, and email me.society.hq@gmail.com to apply.

A view of a pristine blue lake mirroring a cloudless blue sky, in remote Northern Maine.