During the summer of 1999, Josh Schachter worked as a URI intern, photographing the faces and stories behind the Greenspace program. Nearly every summer since then, Josh continues to document URI’s work. He says URI “jumpstarted his photography career and instigated a passion for exploring and documenting urban issues.” He works with organizations across the country documenting community issues such as urban revitalization, HIV/AIDS and food security. His images are published internationally in books, magazines, newspapers, films, and websites. Josh earned his master’s degree in environment management/social ecology at F&ES, where he taught inner-city youth to explore their environment through photography. He continues to work with youth, teachers, neighborhood groups, and nonprofit organizations to help them share their lives and communities through photography. You can learn more about Josh’s work at www.joshphotos.com and www.storiesmatter.org.