"I was thrilled to be part of the Field of View mentorship with Avery! I've always loved writing and photography, and this program reignited my passion to combine these two into something tangible. Avery's knowledge of the field, listening ear, and guidance provided me with the confidence to pursue stories worth sharing. I loved the photo assignments and the article readings. Avery is a marvelous, down-to-earth (pun unintended!) mentor and I would recommend the Field of View program to anyone who has a desire to build a strong foundation of skills in visual storytelling. "

~ Lindsey Koch, 'Field of View' Program

"I came to Earthward as a scientist looking to move into journalism, and working with Avery has been a tremendous joy. She cares deeply about each of her mentees and gives the kind of attention that helps you hear your own voice more clearly. She helped me refine that voice, build independence in my writing, and eased my transition into science journalism, helping me channel my scientific voice creatively toward wider audiences. The program itself teaches us to bring a critical eye for environmental change into our own work as scientists and artists, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity!"

~ Nithya Narayanaswamy, 'The Earth Word' Program

"I wasn’t expecting to make friends so quickly during my Earth Word mentorship. Avery put the three of us in an email thread and the other writers in my cohort introduced themselves and sent their websites. I found myself so impressed and honestly, a little intimidated, by their skill and experience, but any imposter syndrome I felt instantly melted on our very first group call. We just meshed. Avery was pure sunshine and talking to her helped the other writers and I felt safe to be ourselves. We took inspiration from Chasing Bayla and thought about how we could use grief to write stories. By the end of the call, we were giggling and sharing our favorite books and animals. I am so grateful to have new friends who can support me in my writing journey and I cannot thank Avery enough for facilitating this experience. Avery is patient and generous with her time and experience and everything I could have wanted in a mentor. I feel like she cares about the quality of my work as well as who I am as a person. I cannot recommend her enough!"

~ Birdy Gresser, 'The Earth Word' Program

""I had no idea what to expect after stumbling across Earthward, but I saw some of Avery’s work and immediately resonated with it. After working in marine science and government, I wanted to revive my passion for writing and photography, and the Wild Witness mentorship helped connect the dots of compelling science journalism and fostered a sense of self belief alongside a group of other amazing students. Avery’s authenticity, kindness and expertise make her an amazing teacher. Highly recommend the program to anyone thinking about morphing science writing and photography - this is exactly what you need!"

~ Aliya Siddiqi, 'The Wild Witness Fellowship' Program

"I've been looking for a mentor for quite some time now and this was exactly the mentorship I needed! Avery's knowledge of the photography and journalism fields, and her kindness as a mentor, have motivated me and given me the push I needed to pursue this as my career. I feel so determined to go out there and tell stories now! I truly recommend this program to everyone."

~ Karen Gonzalez Videla, 'Field of View' Program

"The Rooted mentorship was exactly what I needed to feel more confident in my science writing skills. It was such a cool opportunity to learn from Avery as well as connect with other aspiring science writers and photographers with shared passions. Avery’s drive and creativity were contagious and left all of us mentees feeling very inspired. I recommend this program to anyone interested!"

~ Daya Stephens, 'Rooted' Program

"Avery is an incredible teacher. She’s patient, kind and makes you feel comfortable. Which are all valuable qualities when you are learning something new, especially as an adult. I applied for this mentorship because I wanted to take my writing to the next level but needed that extra hand to guide me. I am so thankful for everything this mentorship brought me, and I am excited to see where it will take me. The only thing I wish, was that it was a little bit longer, I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want it to end. Thank you Avery for making me feel so welcome and comfortable."

~ Sarah Bennett, 'The Wild Witness Fellowship'

"I've had separate science research and film production careers--the Earth Word program was the first professional experience that combined the two. From curated writing exercises to collaborating over a pitch-ready article, Avery's curriculum and (ongoing success!) felt like hands-on guidance for our professional life and personal well-being. Connecting with the other students was so fun and I felt encouraged to be a part of a cohort joined together by impactful writing and media literacy. With more personalized insights than a typical internship or college course, Avery sets a gold standard for science journalism mentorships."

~ Olivia Siu, 'The Earth Word' Program

"The Rooted program was enriching for me as a writer and as a person in general. Avery's energy and wisdom fostered a comfortable mentor-to-mentee relationship, making space for me to truly grow in just a few weeks. I am leaving with. a new sense of confidence and inspiration that I will take with me through the rest of my journey. I am beyond grateful that I was given this opportunity to be a part of this cohort! I strongly encourage everyone to apply!!!"

~ Sophie Fontaine, 'Rooted' Program

"Working with Avery was absolutely wonderful! I have very little experience with journalism type writing, and working with her opened my eyes to her approach with writing and how to get it published. I left feeling empowered and excited to jump into this world and get stories out there that I feel passionate about. She is a wonderful mentor and I highly encourage anyone interested to dip their toes in with Avery!"

~ Mo Wise, 'Rooted' Program