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<br />Non-Professional Services Agreement between June 13, 2024 <br />City of San Leandro and Student Conservation Association – Exhibit A Page 3 of 3 <br />Crew Members serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor and regenerative <br />economy careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the fields of <br />urban forestry and conservation. <br />The estimate is attached for this year to include: <br />• 24 days of service by a Young Adult Crew of 3 members and 1 leader to conduct tree planting, <br />care, mulching, and other activities related to Urban and Community Forestry (inclusive of <br />outreach, education, volunteer engagement, mapping, assessment) in disadvantaged communities <br />(weekly June 2024-November 2024). <br />• School year 2024-2025 once a month (4 times, dates TBD) between January-May for a crew of <br />10 high school students/2 young adult leaders <br />• Providing minimum of 50 trees for planting in disadvantaged neighborhoods <br />• 4 days (dates and cadence TBD) for one staff to support tree care efforts. <br /> <br />Staff Bios: <br /> <br />Kate Casale (she/her) is an environmental educator and leader who currently serves as the Bay Area City <br />Director for the Student Conservation Association. Her dedication to transforming lives, communities, and <br />natural spaces is the thread in her two-decade career in outdoor education, youth workforce development, <br />and agriculture and food justice. Kate’s work spans youth-led initiatives that achieved school food policy <br />wins and the establishment of a vibrant urban farm at the Alameda Point Collaborative; career pathway and <br />green job industry partnership development with the Alameda County Office of Education and Merritt <br />Community College; and employment of hundreds of youth in environmental justice initiatives. She holds a <br />BA in Anthropology, a MSc in International Agricultural Development, and a Teaching Certificate in <br />Agriculture and Natural Resources. Kate resides in Alameda, CA and can most likely be found on the ski <br />hill, a road trip, her kitchen, or out at live music - with her husband James and kids Zephyr and Indigo likely <br />at her side. <br /> <br />Arnold Palmo is an intersectional environmental leader with a decade of experience in developing and <br />implementing community-focused environmental programs in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater <br />Seattle Area. With a focus on inclusivity, he has worked to ensure historically marginalized groups play a <br />significant role in local initiatives. His skills include fluency in Spanish, Wilderness First Responder and S- <br />212 chainsaw certifications, as well as expertise in ArcGIS and Salesforce database management. As a <br />Program Manager at the Student Conservation Association, he has managed budgets, cultivated <br />partnerships, and led diverse teams, while his early career involved roles in education and community <br />engagement. Arnold received an Associates of Science degree from San Francisco City College in 2014. <br />Outside of work you can find him obsessing over his one-year-old son or on the trails with his dog. <br /> <br />Calvin Jackson (he/him) is a dedicated and compassionate Community Leader with 8 years of hands-on <br />experience. Currently working as a Program Assistant for the Student Conservation Association, Calvin has <br />been with the organization for over 8 years in a variety of roles including Community Leader, Event <br />Coordinator, and Interim Program Manager. He has demonstrated expertise in effective leadership, youth <br />engagement and fostering genuine relationships. A detail-oriented advocate committed to student success <br />and community cohesion, he is proficient in event planning and administrative tasks, contributing to <br />seamless operations while working in the outdoors of his own community. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: D20A2299-20BE-46CE-89B3-70A711C7E32D