Brandi L Stewart

Brandi Stewart is a Space Science Outreach Coordinator for the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership. Brandi grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved out west to complete an M. Ed. in Environmental Education and Non-profit Leadership through the North Cascades Institute's residency program. Brandi brings a background in place-based engagement, training development, and program management, primarily through their work with the National Park Service. Prior to joining the Earth to Sky team in November 2024, Brandi worked for the National Park Service for almost 14 years, as an educator and interpreter at parks such as Mount Rainier, Devils Postpile, Death Valley, and Grand Canyon. 

Their career has been driven by a passion for making science and nature accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. This includes developing place-based programming using natural resource phenomena to support STEM learning. Their passion is amplifying relevant, accessible, and culturally responsive opportunities to welcome folks who have been historically excluded from public lands. They also want to learn more ways to make dark sky and space science resources accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. Their approach to collaboration is built on open communication, creative problem-solving, and leveraging the collective expertise of the community.

Master’s Degree in Environmental Education

Western Washington University

Professional cohort-based graduate program within North Cascades National Park—in collaboration with an innovative park partner, North Cascades Institute.

Non-profit Administration and Leadership Certificate

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Geography and Accounting Minors

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

2014 Department of the Interior Unit Award for Excellence of Service

Wildland Fire Public Information Officer qualification (PIO3)

Advanced ICS: Complex Incidents (ICS 400)