Dr. Jessica Hernandez (Binnizá & Maya Ch'orti') is an Indigenous scholar, scientist, and community advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. She advocates for climate justice and land rights through scientific and community engagements. In her current position, she champions for Indigenous Peoples' land rights and tenure in the global south.
She is the founder of Piña Soul SPC, an Indigenous-led social purpose corporation that specializes in environmental consulting & community building and Se’e Ñu’un (Earth Daughters) an Indigenous-led collective that uplifts transnational Indigenous women & LGBTQ2s+ through mutual aid & climate justice.
Hernandez is the author of the award-winning book "Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science," and she is currently writing "Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots of Climate Displacement & Justice." Forbes recognized Hernandez as one of the 100 most powerful and influential women in Central America.
She is the founder of Piña Soul SPC, an Indigenous-led social purpose corporation that specializes in environmental consulting & community building and Se’e Ñu’un (Earth Daughters) an Indigenous-led collective that uplifts transnational Indigenous women & LGBTQ2s+ through mutual aid & climate justice.
Hernandez is the author of the award-winning book "Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science," and she is currently writing "Growing Papaya Trees: Nurturing Indigenous Roots of Climate Displacement & Justice." Forbes recognized Hernandez as one of the 100 most powerful and influential women in Central America.
