Aviva O'Neil, Executive Director
Aviva is passionate about national parks and protecting wild places. She lived and worked in Zion National Park for 15 years studying spotted owls, peregrine falcons, and testing methods for reintroducing native species. Aviva cares deeply about education and sustainability. She has degrees in Environmental Studies and was an organic farmer for 10 years. “I love getting lost in the timelessness and quiet of Great Basin - touching the oldest trees on Earth and gazing at a brilliant Milky Way… and I love the variety of people that come together to appreciate and support this special place.”
Cameron Loria, Science Education Program Manager
Cameron has dedicated her summers to hands-on conservation work—from navigating the Louisiana bayous in support of shorebird research to patrolling the beaches of Georgia’s coast to assist with Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting and hatching. Her passion for education was sparked by witnessing the profound impact her stories and experiences had on others. She firmly believes that education is the key to transforming individual actions into a collective wave of meaningful environmental change. Cameron has a passion for snakes and has incorporated several animal ambassadors into Great Basin National Park Foundation’s education program. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Claire Cutler, Special Projects
Claire served as the Foundation’s first AmeriCorps VISTA member, focusing on education programs, communications, and outreach. Claire attended Georgetown University, where she studied Science, Technology, and International Affairs. She has experience working with government agencies in environmental education and policy. She grew up in Kailua, Hawaii and spent a lot of time visiting family in the Mountain West. She spent a winter living in the Park, during which she enjoyed snowshoeing, running, and how quiet the Park can be during the off-season. She now works for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition and part-time for us doing special projects.