Central Oregon Environmental Center: Board & Staff

	Nicole Baumann, Office Manager & Development Assistant Nicole joined COEC in 2005 to manage our daily operations and public facility. She has a B.A. from Colorado State University and over seven years of non-profit experience in fundraising and administration. She enjoys music, hooping, dancing, playing mandolin, yoga, mountain biking, skiing, and long road trips in her VW van. Nicole can be reached via email at: nicole(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext.10. *What are you thankful for this year?* The love and support of my family, my dog, improved health, yoga, good live music coming to Bend, and Obama's victory. *Favorite Food:* Hummus *Person you would most like to meet:* Buddha *Favorite smell:* Nag Champa *Guilty pleasure:* Coffee *Favorite Quote:* "Follow your bliss." -- Joseph Campbell
	Karyn Black, Program Director, Member and Community Services Karyn joined the Center in early 2007 to manage the volunteer and internship programs as well as all member related services. She can be reached via email at: karyn(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 13. *What you thankful for this year?* Family, good friends, my pets, time spent outside, all of my dance related travels, health, facebook and 3 day weekends! *Favorite Food:* Homemade Bread *Person you would most like to meet:* Barbara Kingsolver or the Dali Lama *Favorite smell:* Sagebursh and fresh air *Guilty pleasure:* ANTM *Favorite Quote:* "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand."- (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) 28th US President (D)
	Katy Bryce, Program Director, Sustainable Business Network Katy joined reSource in 2000 as the Education Director and currently leads our Sustainable Business Network. Katy has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and over 15 years of experience in the environmental and sustainability fields. She is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and serves on the Sustainable Oregon Schools steering committee. When she's not being an Eco-Nerd, she can be found riding on two wheels or surfing in warm water. Katy can be reached at katy(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 16. *What are you thankful for this year?* I'm thankful that Super Burrito is back. *Favorite Food:* Strawberries *Person you would most like to meet:* John Wesley Powell Favorite smell: Surfboard wax *Guilty pleasure:* Ice-cold Coke in a can. Favorite Quote: "Wherever you go, there you are."
	Tim Hester, Program Director, From the Ground Up Tim has been the From the Ground Up program director since 2005. Tim has over 10 years of experience as an organizer and advocate for regional and national environmental organizations, has worked in a number of political campaigns, and has extensive experience as a seasonal employee for landscaping companies. He received a BA in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1994 and completed OSU Extension Services Green Industry Professional Training program in 2005. He enjoys skiing, biking, camping, fishing and whatever else Central Oregon has to offer outdoors. Tim can be reached at tim(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 17. What are you thankful for this year? Favorite Food: Thai Person you would most like to meet: Dali Lama Favorite smell: Pacific Ocean Guilty pleasure: Dancing Favorite Quote: "Another world is possible. We pledge to make it real." - Saul Williams
	Perry Johnson, Facility Maintenance Perry began maintaining our public facility in May 2005 after several years of volunteer support in this area. Perry makes sure our building is up to code and made safe and secure and attractive for all our guests and staff.
	Dana Nehl, Bookkeeper Dana is our more senior employee joining the Center nearly 10 years ago. In addition to providing bookkeeping and payroll services, Dana also supports our annual CPA review and/or audit.
	Shauna Quistorff, Director of Communications and Development Shauna began working for the Center in 1999 and was named Director in 2001. She oversees and participates in all planning, development and administration for the organization. Shauna can be reached via email at shauna(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 12. *What are you thankful for this year?* My family. *Favorite Food:* Pancakes *Person you would most like to meet:* My 5th great grandfather, James Longmire *Favorite smell:* Spring rain *Guilty pleasure:* Café Latte *Favorite Quote:* “Only you can prevent forest fires.” ~ Smokey the Bear
(Real) photo coming soon!	Mike Riley.Executive Director email mike(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 19. *What are you thankful for this year?* Midday swims at Juniper. *Favorite Food:* *Person you would most like to meet:* *Favorite smell:* *Guilty pleasure:* *Favorite Quote:*
	Nikki Roemmer, Program Director, The Green Spot Nikki first became a part of COEC in 2006, through our internship program. She now manages The Green Spot, our local directory for sustainable living. Nikki spent three years taking undergraduate courses at Washington State University, and received a BA from Oregon State University in 2005. She enjoys cooking, traveling, snowboarding, dancing, laughing, gardening and riding her Schwinn about town. Nikki can be reached via email at: nikki(at)thegreenspot(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 11. *What are you thankful for this year?* I am thankful for food, shelter, family and friends. *Favorite Food:* Roasted veggies *Person you would most like to meet:* Martin Luther King Jr. *Favorite smell:* Rosemary *Guilty pleasure:* Bacon *Favorite Quote:* “and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make” - The Beatles
	Denise Rowcroft, Program Director, EarthSmart Denise joined reSource in 2006 as the Education Coordinator for the EarthSmart program, following 10 years of experience working with youth through wilderness, residential and therapeutic experiences. She received her B.A. in Outdoor Education from Prescott College in 2000. If she's not running her puppy tired, she's probably floating, biking, gathering, skiing, hammocking, or working in her studio creating sustainable art and jewelry from found and recycled materials at Lost & Found Art. She can be reached via email at denise(at)envirocenter(dot)org or 541-385-6908 ext. 14. *What are you thankful for this year?* I am thankful for loved ones. I am thankful for my parents good health. I am thankful for living in a beautiful place doing what I love. I am thankful for changing seasons, fallen leaves, and good snow. I am thankful for my food, and all the energy it takes to get to my plate everyday. I am thankful for change. *Favorite Food:* Do I really have to choose? *Person you would most like to meet:* Terry Tempest Williams *Favorite smell:* The desert after it rains, and the ocean. *Guilty pleasure:* Sleeping in *Favorite Quote:* "Strength lies in vulnerability."
	Jackie Wilson, Education Coordinator Jackie received her B.A. in Biology from St. John Fisher College in New York in 1997 and has been working with youth for the past nine years. Her experience on the trails, on the mountains and in the classrooms, weaves together her passion for the natural world and educating about environmental stewardship to others. What are you thankful for this year? I'm thankful for my friends and my community. Favorite Food: Person you would most like to meet: Favorite smell: Guilty pleasure: Favorite Quote: