AmeriCorps Highlight: Isabel Tolotti

Nevada Outdoor School is proud to highlight Isabel Tolotti, an AmeriCorps Outdoor Educator serving with our team in Winnemucca, Nevada. Isabel has been a dedicated AmeriCorps member for nearly two terms, bringing enthusiasm, care, and a strong sense of community to every program she supports.

Originally from Kentucky, Isabel comes from a small, close-knit family and was drawn to AmeriCorps in search of hands-on, active work that would allow her to challenge herself while making a meaningful difference. After learning about the AmeriCorps program, she saw it as an opportunity to grow personally while giving back, an opportunity she didn’t hesitate to pursue.

To Isabel, AmeriCorps is a national service that helps communities thrive. She believes the program is important because it brings people together to create positive change, both locally and beyond. Through her service with Nevada Outdoor School, Isabel has seen firsthand how outdoor education can strengthen communities and help people understand why caring for the earth matters.

On a personal level, Isabel shares that her time as an AmeriCorps member has helped her gain confidence, an impact that continues to shape her growth as an educator and leader. Within the Winnemucca community, her work has contributed to building stronger connections and fostering environmental stewardship among youth and families.

When asked about her favorite AmeriCorps experience so far, Isabel doesn’t hesitate: summer camps stand out as a highlight. From spending extended time outdoors to connecting with students through hands-on learning, these moments have been some of the most meaningful parts of her service.

For anyone considering AmeriCorps, Isabel has simple advice: “Try it! You might just fall in love.” While she’s still exploring what comes next after her AmeriCorps service, she’s confident that the experience is equipping her with lifelong skills that will carry forward into whatever path she chooses.

We are grateful to have Isabel as part of the Nevada Outdoor School AmeriCorps team and thankful for the passion, energy, and heart she brings to our programs and the Winnemucca community.