Aidan Charron
Associate Director of Global Earth Day 

Aidan joined EDO in 2022 as the End of Plastics and Canopy Project Coordinator. Growing up on the coast of North Carolina, Aidan has always had a passion for a clean environment and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and SCUBA diving. With his passion for nature, Aidan earned a degree in Biology and minored in Geographic Information Systems from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Before joining the Earthday team, he worked in wetland reclamation then taught middle and high school science. In his free time Aidan enjoys biking and hiking around DC with his wife and their two dogs, Buzz and Sally.

Alisa Sieber-Johnson, President and Co-Founder of Dogs on Deployment, has been pivotal in addressing the challenge of pet care for military members. Her journey started in 2011, motivated by her personal need to find a caregiver for her dog, JD, amidst her and her husband's military commitments. This led to the creation of Dogs on Deployment, which has grown into a vital national non-profit. It provides a network for pet fostering and financial assistance for pet-related expenses to military families. A graduate of the University of San Diego with degrees in Industrial Systems Engineering, Alisa’s military service as a C-130J Super Hercules pilot and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator deeply influenced her dedication to helping service members and their pets. Her leadership has expanded Dogs on Deployment into a national movement advocating for military pet owner rights and promoting responsible pet ownership. 

Dog Parenting Coach, Author of the pioneering book “Don’t Train Your Dog” A Pet Parenting Guide to Teaching Good Behavior, Calming Fear and Raising Happy Dog

What does it really mean to parent a dog? Typical training doesn’t work for teaching dogs the needed skills for modern family life. Parenting does. 28+ years fixing “unfixable” dogs and helping their parents . Available at Amazon https://a.co/d/asqHp90

Jennifer S. Holland is the author of Unlikely Friendships, which spent more than 46 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Holland’s insatiable curiosity has taken her all over the world: flying in zero gravity over the Gulf of Mexico, scuba diving with tiger sharks in the Bahamas, climbing the tallest tree in Costa Rica, and camping out with bushmen in Papua New Guinea. A long-time writer for National Geographic and National Wildlife, and a contributor to the New York Times, the Washington Post, and NPR, she splits her time between Maryland and Virginia with her husband and two beloved dogs.

Julie Marty-Pearson, PsyD is a dedicated Fur Mom, lifelong animal lover, pet enthusiast, and all around animal advocate. She volunteers at her local county animal shelter, has been a kitten foster mom, and occasional pet sitter. Julie started this podcast to share the stories of her own pets, past and present, and advocate for animal rescue, fostering and adoption. Contact Julie via email if you are interested in being a guest on the podcast.

Julie is a Podcast Coach who is passionate about helping others share their stories through podcasting. She has her doctorate in Organizational Psychology and worked for 15 years in accreditation, assessment, and institutional research in higher education. Julie started her own business in 2019 to help other women going through career transitions and find professional paths they were passionate about. Now she support others with starting their own podcasts just like she did with The Story of My Pet Podcast. 

With roots in Egypt, the land of Pharaohs, Ramy has called Houston, Texas home since 2011. He is a Texas A&M Aggie at heart and his soul is UH Coug. When Ramy is not doing robotics missions at NASA, he is with his maltipoo inspiration and best friend, Lateef. Ramy is the Founder of Zoomies Dog Park and the co-founder of KG BBQ, as seen on The Showdown on Netflix.

Ruth Hegarty, M.S.Ed., is a seasoned educator with decades of experience in teaching and dog training. With a Master’s in Education and certifications as a Life Coach and dog trainer, Ruth expertly helps individuals and groups understand and apply effective dog training techniques. She combines her deep knowledge of canine behavior with her coaching skills to help uncover and address any barriers to success. Ruth is also certified in Dog Bite Safety Education, pet first aid/CPR, and canine psychology. A sought-after speaker and writer, she has presented at the Boston Museum of Science, Harvard University, and taught at Suffolk University, among others.