Shay Collins, Director of Program Administration, (they/them) is an Afro-Caribbean, multi-racial, blerd (black nerd) hailing from the Land of the Free by the Carib Sea, Belize. They were introduced to plant magic by their grandmother whose hobbies include collecting cuttings from everything to propagate. Growing up in a diverse intergenerational community informed their politics and sparked their deep commitment to being in right relationship with collective community and living out an ethic of care rooted in transformative justice. Their greatest desire is to engage in meaningful work that shapes the experiences of the many, be intentional in their participation in solidarity struggles, and continue their learning and unlearning journey.