Join us! The 41st Annual Smith Nature Symposium

Meet our Staff

SkillBridge Intern (​he/him)
atease@brushwoodcenter.org​

Justin Reyna

Justin Reyna is a U.S. Marine transitioning out of active duty service through the Brushwood
Center via the Skillbridge Internship Program. His military career has seen him stationed around
the world in Okinawa, Japan, and stateside in North Carolina and Georgia. Justin holds
experience in the Logistics and Business Management fields. He is especially passionate about
culinary arts and sustainability, with a dream of owning a public ranch where people can be
inspired and educated.

Originally from Leonardtown, MD, with deep family ties to Dallas, TX, Justin has enjoyed
traveling and exploring new places to call home like Denver, CO, Jacksonville, NC, Albany, GA,
Spearfish, SD, and is now eager to explore the diverse community of Chicagoland. In his off
time, Justin always has a project or two going on, whether it’s renovating his kitchen or fixing
up his RV. He also enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, kayaking, sailing, and is currently
pursuing a pilot license.