A nexus of nature and culture in Amazonia.

Wayusada

Shifting the perspective of the Amazon Rainforest from the Western narrative of pristine, untouched nature to one that highlights the ecological legacy and cultural landscape of Amazonia.

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About Wayusada

Our Name

Wayusada is an Amazonian ancestral custom in which sacred wayusa leaves are drunk in the early morning. Participants sing, talk, and interpret dreams.

Storytelling

A collective of myths, legends, and oral history passed down over generations of indigenous Amazonians.

Educational

Communicates educational and scientific content relevant to the Amazon Rainforest through the lense of historical stories.

Website

Serves as a collection of stories, articles, and books to promote education on the nexus of nature and culture in Amazonia.

Meet the

Team

Keely Testa

Keely is a senior International Business and Management Information Systems major. In addition to the New Media Certificate, she is also pursuing a minor in Japanese Literature and Language. She serves as the team's Project Manager.

Isabella Martinez

Isabella is a senior pursuing a Public Relations major, Political Science minor, and New Media Certificate. She is an NMI program assistant, a Grady College ambassador, and the TEDxUGA assistant curator. Isabella serves as the team's web developer and Spanish translator.

Lilly Kersh

Lilly Kersh is a senior Journalism major with minors in German and International Affairs as well as a certificate in New Media. Currently the managing print editor at The Red & Black student news organization, Lilly is pursuing a career as a journalist. Lilly is the team's digital producer.

Anna van Eerkeren

Anna van Eekeren is a fourth-year Entertainment and Media Studies major, with a minor in Film Studies and certificates in New Media and Interdisciplinary Writing. She is passionate about entertainment, social justice, culture, and sustainability. She serves as the team's Research and Content Lead.

Daniel Pysczynski

Daniel is a senior Entertainment major, Film minor, and New Media Certificate student pursuing a career in media production. When he’s not holding a camera, you can find him on a longboard, playing the bass, or marching halftime in Sanford Stadium. He serves as the team’s Graphic Designer.