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Former Executive Director of Tuolumne River Trust and longtime California environmental leader who helped secure Wild and Scenic protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River.

Director of California Major Gifts at American Rivers and former TRT staff member with deep roots in Tuolumne River conservation.

Attorney, mediator, and lifelong Tuolumne River advocate with extensive experience in fundraising, public speaking, and environmental lobbying.

Veteran environmental advocate with over 45 years of leadership in conservation policy, including roles with Sierra Club and League of Conservation Voters.

Founding board member of Tuolumne River Trust and pivotal leader in the successful campaign for Wild and Scenic designation and Clavey River dam protection.

Environmental attorney, former Chief Counsel at BCDC, and nationally recognized expert in climate, coastal, and ocean law.

Educator and community organizer who founded Operation 9-2-99, leading large-scale volunteer cleanups and restoration along the Tuolumne through Modesto.

Climate technologist and former Tuolumne River guide working at the intersection of data, finance, and environmental solutions.

Earth science and geology professor at Modesto Junior College and expert kayaker with deep knowledge of the Tuolumne River system.

Climate and ESG strategist with dual degrees from UC Berkeley and Haas School of Business, bridging sustainability and business innovation.

Former Executive Director of Tuolumne River Trust, former Chesapeake Bay Coordinator for Maryland, and past Chair of Ocean Conservancy.

Director of California Water Programs at the Natural Heritage Institute and former Deputy Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency.

Founding member of Tuolumne River Trust and longtime civic leader in conservation and public lands stewardship in the Bay Area.

Environmental attorney with the Natural Heritage Institute and former President of the Tuolumne River Trust.

Senior scientist at San Francisco Baykeeper specializing in aquatic ecology, water policy, and Bay-Delta science.

Former President of Camp Tawonga’s Board and past TRT Board Chair with decades of leadership in environmental education and fundraising.

Senior Policy Advocate for Friends of the River and botanist with 20 years of service on the Trust’s board.

Biologist and former PG&E Environmental Affairs leader specializing in site remediation and environmental compliance.

General Manager of ARTA River Trips and President of the Tuolumne River Outfitters Association with decades of river stewardship leadership.

Former UC Berkeley Botanical Garden education director and science educator with deep experience in environmental learning.

Former CEO of BrightSource Energy and nationally recognized clean energy executive and policy advisor.

President of the Energy Foundation advancing clean energy nationwide and former long-serving TRT Board Chair.

Community leader in youth and family services in Stanislaus County and advocate for accessible local environmental programming.

Ocean conservation expert with leadership experience at the U.S. Government, United Nations, and Global Fishing Watch, and incoming staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.