Dominic was a previous Walker Communications Fellow, Fund II Appretince, and Communications Associate. His coverage highlighted initiatives and news throughout the Audubon network, important equity, diversity, and inclusion work, the Audubon on Campus program, and the 'people' stories at Audubon.

As a first generation Filipino American from San Francisco, California, Dominic learned about the importance of conservation and environmental justice at an early age. Dominic's passion for supporting underrepresented voices inspired him to spearhead celebrations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Audubon. When he is not writing and storytelling for the birds, Dominic enjoys specialty coffee, running, and watching the Golden State Warriors. 

Articles by Dominic Arenas

Bird-Friendly Communities

Audubon Spotlight: Connie Sanchez Is at the Nexus of Everything

By Dominic Arenas
June 16, 2021 — The Bird-Friendly Buildings program manager and Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s communications coordinator reflects on her conservation journey.
Lotem Taylor during a hike through Glacier National Park in 2017. Moriah Taylor
News

Audubon Spotlight: Lotem Taylor is Everywhere in Audubon

By Dominic Arenas
April 27, 2021 — For a GIS and data analyst for Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative and Science team, placing yourself in context with your surroundings is what makes mapping so powerful.
News

Audubon Spotlight: Vero Couttee Uses Maps to Break the Cycle of Injustice

By Dominic Arenas
April 01, 2021 — As Couttee approaches the end of her year-long Dangermond GIS fellowship, she plans to continue empowering local communities everywhere.
News

Audubon Spotlight: Servando Moreno Is Changing the Conservation Landscape

By Dominic Arenas
March 11, 2021 — The stewardship program associate reflects on his relationship with nature and embracing his new mentorship role.
EDIB at Audubon

Celebrating Black Conservation Heroes at the Sharon Audubon Center

By Dominic Arenas
February 26, 2021 — In honor of Black History Month, Sharon Audubon Center partnered with a local high school to inform visitors about conservation heroes of color.

Local Leaders Lead the Way at Virtual Advocacy Day

By Dominic Arenas
February 26, 2021 — Chapter members and volunteers in North Carolina led the Audubon flock at their second-ever virtual advocacy day.
Audubon On Campus

Learn, Educate, Lead, Repeat: The Story of Alonso Ponce’s Life

By Dominic Arenas
January 27, 2021 — As an education intern at the National Audubon Society, Ponce is ready to take the next steps in his environmental career.
Bird-Friendly Communities

New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant

By Dominic Arenas
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Audubon On Campus

Josh Bellamy Started His Internship as a Student, but Left as a Teacher

By Dominic Arenas
November 16, 2020 — Bellamy's sights are now set on influencing the next generation of conservation leaders.
EDIB at Audubon

Audubon Spotlight: Tykee James Builds Coalitions to Create Change

By Dominic Arenas
September 01, 2020 — As Audubon's government affairs coordinator emerges as a leading voice for equity and inclusion, he reflects on the barometers of racial progress.