Eco-Culture Protection Association(ECPA)
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We are a US-registered nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future, integrating ecological stewardship with cultural preservation.
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Through immersive educational programs, field research initiatives, and youth leadership development, we empower the next generation of global citizens to become thoughtful advocates—for both the natural world and the cultural narratives that give it meaning.
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From aspiring youth to professional ecologists, we partner with individuals dedicated to a sustainable future.
Our Approach
Interdisciplinary Learning
Combining field science with cultural immersion
Youth Empowerment
Equipping students with research skills and ethical leadership
Community Partnership
Working alongside Indigenous and local knowledge-keepers
Global Network
Connecting scholars, educators, and change-makers worldwide
Meet the Team
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Li Zheng
FOUNDER
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Brendan P. Kelly
CHIEF SCIENTIST
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Sonia A. Nagorski
FIELD RESERCH DIRECTOR
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Andrew P. Baltensperger
ACADEMIC MENTOR
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Yizhen Li
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
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Eran Hood
SENIOR RESEARCH ADVISOR
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Athena E. Copenhaver
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
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Elizabeth A Mathews
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR