Bianka

Born and raised in Chicago, Bianka is a queer, Black, and Mexican conservationist who found purpose in the outdoors. She holds a B.S. in natural biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her Master’s in environmental management at Western Colorado University with a focus on sustainable and resilient communities.

Bianka has dedicated her career to conservation and education, and she currently works for a national hook-and-bullet conservation nonprofit. She is also a hunter education instructor and a proud gun owner who emphasizes the importance of firearm safety. Her passion lies in creating opportunities for others to become confident, ethical hunters and land stewards.