Dyaami D'Orazio

Dyaami hails from the Bronx, New York - unceded Lenapehoking land. Dyaami completed an Environmental Studies major at Oberlin College, participating in facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution through the Yeworkwha Belachew Center for Dialogue. While at Oberlin, Dyaami participated in DDCSP @ UW, where they did GIS research and assessment of community gardens throughout Seattle, Washington. After graduating, Dyaami completed a one year Conservation Diversity Fellowship position working on projects connected to OSI’s mission “...to provide public enjoyment, conserve habitat and working lands, and sustain communities.” Prior to OSI, Dyaami spent a summer interning in Florida’s Everglades National Park. Dyaami worked as a community organizer at Partnerships for Parks, connecting and supporting neighbors for the activation of their local parks. In 2019, Dyaami transitioned to healing work, self-employment, and becoming an apprentice for both herbalism and farming. Since then, Dyaami has worked in energy, farmer's markets, and hydroponics. As of 2022, Dyaami began working at Farm School NYC where they focus on supporting programs, tracking and reporting on grants, and planning for both organizational growth and community capacity building. Dyaami enjoys walking and delicious food. Liberation, Love, Play, and Rest as much as possible!