Stephanie Gutierrez

Stephanie Gutierrez is a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. She brings to Vibrant Planet extensive experience working with tribal partners in forestry, workforce, education, and research. Her work focuses on the intersections of Indigenous forest stewardship and traditional foods, fibers, and medicines, and is excited to have a keener focus on Indigenous fire stewardship with Vibrant Planet. Stephanie holds degrees from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Oregon State University and a 200-HR RYT Indigenous Yoga and Leadership Training Certification with Native Strength Revolution. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, son, and wild pup named Susha.