Trinity Wildenstein grew up on Utila island, scuba and freediving amongst the corals.Like many islands, water is an inseparable part of Utila’s identity, but Trinity was surprised to find that the island actually had a huge freshwater issue. The island’s aquifer storage is not enough, leaving people to wait for washing dishes or cleaning clothes. After receiving seed funding following her NGS+TNC Externship, she sought to improve freshwater access, starting with installing rain catchment systems on the nearby school. Outside of this project, Trinity studies business in Madrid, exploring how to combine personal values, financial, and professional goals. Currently she is working on a children’s book teaching children about coral degradation and restoration. 

Connect with Trinity:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinity-wildenstein-shigetomi/

Host: Stephanie Froebel

Editor: Stephanie Froebel

Social Media: Brooke Hart

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