ABOUT US
Soluna Outreach Solutions develops environmental education and outreach programs for non-English speakers and the community in general. In the process, it helps community and government agencies engage the public around environmental issues. We are committed to help clients in the creation of localized programs that improve environmental health and truly engages diverse communities to create behavior change.
Our communication and coordination skills, combined with our hands-on approach, project management and overall experience with environmental outreach programs are key in achieving our goals. We are fortunate to have strong relationships with local media, local government clients and local organizations; which allows us to efficiently use available resources to complete the outreach and education goals for each program.
This ethnic experience is vital when conducting outreach in diverse communities.
MEET OUR PEOPLE
Hugo Mata, Principal
Hugo Mata, Founder and Principal of Soluna Outreach Solutions has more than 20 years experience in bilingual (English/Spanish) environmental outreach programs, media planning and placement, environmental education, source separation and recycling, waste diversion, and community based marketing. Hugo holds a B.A in Radio and Television from San Francisco State University and currently produces and hosts “Nuestra Tierra,” a weekly one hour environmental radio talk show at KBBF 89.1FM Radio in Santa Rosa Ca. He is often quoted in industry publications and is recognized as an innovative leader. He also serves as an executive board member with the Sonoma County Fair and Exposition and a board member with Pediatric Dental Initiative (PDI).
Refugio Mata, Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
Refugio has worked on a variety of outreach projects since 2004, especially with Spanish speaking communities. Responsible for coordinating our “English as a Second Language” program known as The Family Car, and many other events throughout the region, Refugio holds a B.A in Chicano and Latino Studies from Sonoma State University.
Refugio is passionate about community outreach to diverse communities and creating a positive impact that leads to behavior change to protect our environment.
Fatima Mata, Bilingual Outreach Specialist
Fatima has been working with our community outreach programs since 2011. She oversees the execution of our community outreach on used motor oil and filter recycling programs in Sonoma, Marin, Solano and Sacramento Counties. Fatima also works on many other local community events outreaching the community at health fairs, and local community based events, fairs and farmer’s markets.
Hilda Perez, Bilingual Outreach Specialist
Hilda has been working with Soluna Outreach Solutions since 2021 as a Bilingual Outreach Specialist. Among other things, she helps with the coordination of community outreach at events and conducts presentations on environmental programs at local businesses, schools, and community organizations. Overseeing Soluna’s social media, she diligently interacts with the virtual community sharing information on events and other projects promoted by many of our clients. Hilda is passionate about the environment and enjoys interacting with the community. She is attending Arizona State University pursuing a career in environmental studies and business management.
