Black Nerds Matter

On today’s episode of Black Nerds Matter, we’re sitting down with Kory Lamberts: Founder and CEO of the Aquatic Futures Foundation (AFF). Kory is a passionate leader and environmental steward who’s dedicated to building equity frameworks and reimagining how communities can thrive in the face of change. From the football field to environmental advocacy, from Middle Tennessee to Humboldt State, his journey has been one of resilience, rediscovery, and purpose.

In this conversation, we dive into Kory’s life story his upbringing, sports aspirations, and the turning points that shaped his path. He opens up about life-or-death experiences that forced him to reevaluate who he was and who he wanted to become, and shares what it’s like leading AFF while staying true to justice, authenticity, and community care.