Mary Beth Steisslinger is an ecological restoration and systems
biologist with the Urban Ecology Collaborative, an eight city
mid-Atlantic collaborative sharing models and funding towards creating
healthy, safe and vibrant cities. With a Masters of Science in
Sustainable Systems and a background in art and social justice, Mary
Beth is involved in local, national and international projects focused
on creative systemic change and sustainability. She works in natural
resource management and organizes workshops and interactive discussions
on creating urban social and ecological sustainability.