Eric has been with Seaside Sustainability since its founding in 2013, and has since transformed the concept into a full-fledged charitable organization. He is a long-time teacher and brings over 25 years of experience in environmental and experiential education. His work in the environmental education field has identified him as a national leader, garnering dozens of local, state, and national awards. His collaboration with innumerable communities and like-minded organizations has earned him quite a following. As such, in addition to program development and management, his focus in the organization is on outreach, partnerships, and networking.