Aaron Tupac

CA FUNDIS Collector
Alhambra, CA

Aaron Tupac (they/them) is a fungi educator and community organizer based in Los Angeles whose work explores fungi and their essential role in the interconnection of all living beings. Aaron is the organizer of the fungi-focused community education group Exploring the Mycoverse and works as a fungi collector for the Fungal Diversity Survey on their CA Fungal Diversity Survey Project, the first state-wide project of its kind. Aaron also serves as chair of the North American Mycological Association’s Conservation and Stewardship Committee. Aaron is passionate about fungi conservation advocacy, ecological restoration, and making fungi education accessible for all ages and demographics.