Airrion "Air" Copeland, MBA, MFA, is the Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist, leading efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable environmental movement. With over two decades of experience, Air brings together strategic leadership, creative vision, and a deep commitment to social justice. His work emphasizes intersectional approaches, focusing on amplifying marginalized voices and creating programs that empower the next generation of changemakers.

Air’s career spans nonprofit management, media production, and campaign strategy. He holds both an MBA and an MFA, uniquely integrating business acumen with creative storytelling. He is the producer of White Wash, an award-winning documentary on the history of Black surfers and race dynamics viewed through the ocean’s lens, and has collaborated with organizations in public health, arts, and environmental advocacy to drive meaningful change.

Beyond his work at Intersectional Environmentalist, Air serves on the National Board of Directors for the Surfrider Foundation and is a council member for Save the Redwoods League. He is a devoted husband and father who enjoys spending time with his wife, Maureen, son, Miles, and dog, Bliss. He also finds joy in surfing, practicing Ashtanga yoga, and exploring nature as part of his holistic approach to life.

Air envisions Intersectional Environmentalist as a space where everyone can access resources, find their voice, and come together to create a better world for both people and the planet.