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. n 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.
