Tim Bailey, District Fish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Tim received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University in 1986.  He has worked for ODFW in northeastern Oregon for the past 21 years.  During this time he has worked in the Umatilla, Walla Walla and Grande Ronde Basins as a Fish Habitat Biologist and then District Fish Biologist.  He is currently serving as the District Fish Biologist within the La Grande Fish District.  A focus of Tim’s career has been developing and implementing cooperative habitat restoration projects on private lands.  Tim has worked on both sides of the waterway alteration permitting process as applicant and reviewer.

Barbara Bell, Development Consultant Barbara Bell is a development strategist and fundraiser dedicated to boosting nonprofit organizations to new levels of community service by expanding their capacity for success in fundraising and program development.  She has organized and led several multi-million dollar development campaigns for nonprofit health and education institutions and others. Barbara frequently shares her fundraising experience as a trainer of other nonprofit professionals at regional and local fund raising conferences. Among her greatest pleasures is coaching staff and board leaders, helping them replace fundraising anxieties with skills, enthusiasm and inspiration.

Ken Bierly, Deputy Director, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board As deputy director, Ken is responsible for a grant program of approximately $40,000,000. Prior to the creation of OWEB as an independent agency, Ken managed the Governor’s Watershed Enhancement Board (GWEB) and was staff to the Governor's Natural Resources Office.  Ken also staffed the “Healthy Streams Partnership” effort to develop principles and a program to systematically address water quality issues in Oregon. 

Kate Bodane, Zetlin Strategic Communications As a volunteer at the 2005 Watershed Council Gathering in Bend, Kate learned about concerns over the turnover rates of council coordinators and growing interest in developing peer support networks for coordinators. She decided to focus on these council issues in her research as a graduate student in the Community and Regional Planning program at the University of Oregon. The results of her study provide insights into why some council staff left their positions and what factors are important to job satisfaction among council coordinators statewide. Currently, Kate works in Portland as a Public Involvement Specialist.

Bob Bower,  Hydrologist, Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council Robert J. Bower is a hydrologist for the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council (WWBWC) and has been working to expand their surface and groundwater monitoring system to the entire bi-state basin.  He is the WWBWC's technical lead for a number of high profile projects including aquifer recharge, TMDL temperature modeling and surface-groundwater interactions modeling/monitoring. In his nearly 8 years serving the WWBWC he is on track to secure over $2.5 Million in funding for restoration, monitoring and research.  In addition, Bob assists the WWBWC with education, outreach, and instream restoration projects.  He graduated with a Biology degree from Humboldt State University and received a Masters Degree in Bio-Engineering from Oregon State University. 

Michelle Bussard, Executive Director, Forest Park Conservancy Michelle Bussard has been a nonprofit executive for over 20 years most recently leading the Johnson Creek Watershed Council which she recently left to serve as the Executive Director/CEO of The Forest Park Conservancy. Michelle's background includes nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and organizational and board development. She helped established the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils and served briefly on the Board before taking on her new role with The Forest Park Conservancy.

Tom Byler, Executive Director, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Tom has served as a natural resources policy advisor for both Governor Kulongoski and Governor Kitzhaber.  Prior to working in the Governor’s office, Tom coordinated legislative and policy issues for the Oregon Water Resources Department.  He also served on the staff of State Representative Charles R. “Chuck” Norris of Hermiston during the 1995 legislative session.  Mr. Byler is a fifth generation Oregonian, born and raised in Pendleton. 

Megan Callahan Grant, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, NOAA Restoration Center. Megan Callahan Grant manages NOAA's Community-based Restoration Program in the Pacific Northwest.  The program supports community-driven efforts to restore marine habitat by providing funding and technical assistance.  Ms. Grant holds a master's degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington, and has worked on watershed restoration and protection in the Northwest for the past 12 years.

Dan Carver, Member, Oregon Board of Agriculture Dan Carver owns and operates Imperial Stock Ranch where he produces cattle, sheep, grains, and hay on 32,000 acres. Dan is a native Oregonian and a graduate of OSU. He participated in Buck Hollow Watershed Conservation Project which is the fore bearer of today's watershed councils. Currently he sits on both ODA and OWEB Boards and is proud of the success he has had with conservation efforts in direct marketing and agri-tourism.  

Angus Duncan, President and CEO, Bonneville Environmental Foundation Angus Duncan has served as President and CEO of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation since its formation in 1998.  The Foundation is a non-profit business venture selling renewable energy and Green Tags (carbon credits) in the Pacific Northwest and nationally, committing its net revenues to new renewable energy projects and watershed restoration. BEF and its five watershed partners have ten-year restoration agreements that rely heavily on front-end biological assessments, rigorous measurement of watershed change, peer review of causes and consequences, and adaptive management.  Mr. Duncan represented three Oregon Governors on the Northwest Power Planning Council from 1989 to 1995, and served as Chair of the four-state Council in 1995.  Currently he serves Governor Kulongoski in various capacities developing Oregon’s response to global warming, including design and adoption of strategies for reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Deborah Dyson, Attorney Deborah specializes in nonprofit law and has worked with watershed councils on a variety of legal matters.  Deborah has been in the legal profession for 23 years, and she brings her corporate and tax background to provide full-service legal counsel to nonprofits. She has assisted many organizations in forming a nonprofit corporation and obtaining its tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. She advises nonprofits on employment issues, preparing and reviewing contracts and policies, conducting organizational audits and advising on tax exemption and corporate issues. She also conducts seminars and trainings on board and staff development. Deborah Dyson's formal education includes a Juris Doctorate (JD), cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., in 1988.

Dana Erickson, Coordinator, Long Tom Watershed Council Dana has been working on watershed issues in Oregon and northern California for ten years. Her background includes work as a soil scientist, researcher, city planner, and timber-harvest consultant for private firms.  Her formal education includes an MS in Resource Geography from Oregon State University and a BS in Natural Resource Planning from Humboldt State University.  Currently, Dana spends most of her time as Coordinator for the Long Tom Watershed Council near Eugene, Oregon, and has helped to grow the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils to serve watersheds and communities throughout Oregon.

Jennifer Hampel, Coordinator, Coquille Watershed Council Jennifer Hampel has been the Coordinator for the Coquille Watershed Association (CWA) since 1998. During her time as council coordinator she has secured and maintained an annual budget of over 1 million dollars to support council projects, employees and operations.  The council supports an 11 person restoration crew and has developed strong partnerships with many different local agencies, tribes, interest groups and local land owners.  These partnerships have allowed the CWA to leverage additional funding to help support a variety of projects and programs.  Previous to her work with the Coquille Watershed Association, Jennifer worked for Georgia Pacific Timber, the U.S. Forest Service and was the coordinator for the Tenmile Lakes Basin Partnership from 1996-1998.  

Dan Heagerty, Chief Strategic Officer, David Evans Enterprises, Inc. With more than 30 years of experience in energy and water, Mr. Heagerty has worked throughout the western United States and has specialized in Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, restoration ecology, environmental regulatory affairs, wetlands and wetlands banking, transportation and utilities siting and permitting, and long-range resources and ecosystems management planning.  He has managed major environmental assessment and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) efforts, endangered species compliance negotiations, water basin management programs, facilities and utilities sitings, and ecosystem restoration projects. 

Delvis Heath, Chief of the Warm Springs Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Mr. Heath is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council.  The Confederation consists of the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute Tribes.  As Chief of the Warm Springs Tribe, he serves on the Tribal Council for life.

Mary Hoffman, US Army Corps of Engineers Mary Headley-Hoffman is a Senior Project Manager with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, Regulatory Branch.  She has worked for the Corps since April 1993.  In this position Mary serves as a Regulatory Specialist for 10 Eastern Oregon counties, providing federal policy interpretation and procedural guidance regarding federal permit activities to the general public, local, state, federal agencies and regional groups.  In addition, for the past four years Mary has served on a national task force with the Corps headquarters reviewing and revising the Corps’ regulatory policy implementing historic property and cultural resource laws.

Rachel Hoffman, Habitat Restoration Manager, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership Since 2003, Rachel has worked as TEP’s on-the-ground project manager, leading and implementing a variety of habitat restoration projects including culvert replacements, in-stream and wetland enhancements, road decommissioning, and riparian restoration. Rachel continually strives to bridge the gap between private landowner, agency, and watershed council interests, resulting in successful implementation of restoration projects throughout Tillamook County. She previously worked with ODFW conducting salmon habitat and spawning surveys, and with BLM as a fisheries biologist. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, with a minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Science from Oregon State University.

Amy Horstman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Amy Horstman has worked for US Fish and Wildlife Service for the past 8 years. Currently, she is the Oregon coordinator for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program and provides private lands restoration and technical assistance.  Specifically, she works with watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts on restoration planning, funding and implementation.

Ryan Houston, Executive Director, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Ryan Houston has been leading the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council since 2001.  During this time, he has led the organization through a five-fold increase in its budget, secured more than $5 million for community-based restoration and has been involved in more than 20 habitat restoration projects.  Before joining the UDWC, Ryan was a Senior Associate with Sycamore Associates LLC, focused on restoration and management of wetlands and endangered species in Northern California. Ryan holds an M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona and a B.S. in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Charles Hudson, Public Affairs Manager, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Charles Hudson is the public affairs manager for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in Portland, OR. The Commission coordinates policy and technical activities associated with protection of treaty fishing rights and salmon restoration for the treaty tribes of the Columbia River Basin. Hudson's career includes media work in Seattle and Indian education in the Pacific Northwest. Hudson is a member of the Hidatsa tribe of Ft. Berthold, North Dakota.

Robin Jenkinson, Bonneville Environmental Foundation Working closely with Todd Reeve, Robin Jenkinson helps coordinate the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s (BEF) Model Watershed Grant Program, which aims to demonstrate increasingly effective and accountable, watershed-scale restoration over time by enabling tribal and community-based groups to evaluate restoration effectiveness and adjust restoration strategies according to measured results.  In order to support such a long-term and monitoring-intensive approach, BEF commits funding, the services of an independent scientific review team, and institutional support to a Model Watershed Partner over a ten year period.  To date, BEF has committed to provide ten years of funding and support to five Model Watershed Partnerships throughout the Pacific Northwest. By 2010, BEF expects to have established at least twelve Model Watershed Partnerships. Robin holds an MS in Fisheries from the University of Idaho and has published on the topic of river restoration in Science, Environmental Management, and Restoration Ecology.

Ray Jubitz, Executive Director, Jubitz Family Foundation Ray is the Executive Director of the Jubitz Family Foundation which was formed in 2002 by his cousin Al Jubitz and his three daughters.  One of the major focus points for the Foundation is the environment, specifically healthy streams and rivers.  Previously, Ray spent nine years volunteering for the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) as the country director in Malawi and Zimbabwe and then served another two years in Sri Lanka as CEO of IESC.  Ray was also the General Manager of the former Columbia Marine Lines, a tug and barge company on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.  Ray graduated from the California Maritime Academy and then received his MBA at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Business.

Bob Kinyon, Executive Director, Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers Bob Kinyon has been the Executive Director of the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers, based in Roseburg since 1997. Prior to that, he held the same position on the Coquille Watershed Association for 2 ½ years. Bob retired from 23 years in fire management with the Forest Service in 1994. He served 4 ½ years in the U.S. Air Force, including one year of service in Vietnam. He will celebrate his 40^th anniversary with his wife Judy next May. They have two grown children living in Bend. Bob’s favorite activities are reading Clive Cussler novels and archery hunting in Eastern Oregon.

John Kitzhaber, Oregon Governor, 1994-2002 A 1973 graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland, Dr. Kitzhaber practiced emergency medicine in Roseburg, Oregon for over 15 years. In 1978 he was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives. In 1980 he was elected to the first of three terms in the State Senate and served as Senate President from 1985 to 1993. In 1994 he was elected Governor of the State of Oregon and was reelected to a second term in 1998. Former Governor Kitzhaber was a chief architect of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. In January 2006 Dr. Kitzhaber launched The Archimedes Movement – committed to building a meaningful opportunity for engagement through which the growing concern over our health care system can be channeled into effective action.

Suzanne Knapp, Natural Resources Policy Advisor, Governor’s Office Suzanne Knapp has been involved with fisheries in the Columbia River Basin for over 25 years.  During that time she has worked for various federal and state agencies, universities, and private consultants.  Most recently, she was employed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 17 years as a fisheries research biologist and watershed district manager.  Since May 2006, she has been a policy advisor in Governor Kulongoski’s Natural Resources Office.  Sue holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in the fields of Environmental Health and Zoology from institutions in Idaho, and a Master of Science degree in Biology from Eastern Washington University. 

Lyle Kuchenbecker, Contract Project Manager, Grande Ronde Model Watershed Lyle Kuchenbecker has been a project manager with the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program since 1994, initially as an employee on loan from the Forest Service, and for the last two years as a contractor.  He works with landowners, agencies and tribes to plan and implement habitat projects.  The work includes coordination with funding agencies, regulatory agencies and landowners; ESA consultation; grant writing; subcontracting; permitting; and project monitoring. 

Katherine Luscher, Partnership Program Director, River Network Katherine directs the River Networks Partnership Program and provides hundreds of locally-led watershed conservation groups with organizational development and conservation-specific assistance every year. Additionally, she administers River Network’s grant programs; edits River Voices, a quarterly journal for river conservationists; and coordinates the National River Hero Awards Banquet. Katherine joined River Network in 1995 after completing the Environmental Masters Program at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. 

Cathy Macdonald, Director of Conservation Programs, The Nature Conservancy Cathy began her career with The Nature Conservancy in 1984 as Oregon Land Steward. She has been the Director of Conservation Programs since 1998 overseeing the Conservancy’s strategic planning, research and monitoring, land protection, and stewardship programs in Oregon. In her organization-wide service she helped to develop Conservation by Design, the Conservancy’s strategic approach to conservation and currently serves on a business planning group for the Conservancy’s Ecosystem Services Program. Cathy has served on the Board of the Oregon Water Trust and the Berry Botanical Garden and currently serves on the Steering Committee for Willamette Ecosystem Marketplace. In 2005, Cathy received the Environmental Law Institute’s National Wetlands Award for Conservation and Restoration. Cathy has a B.S. in plant ecology from Humboldt State University and an M.S. in entomology from Oregon State University.

Jennifer Martin, Coordinator, Owyhee Watershed Council Jennifer Martin is the Coordinator for the Owyhee Watershed Council and has been with the Council since its inception in 2001.  Prior to working for the Council, she worked for the Malheur County SWCD and the U.S. Forest Service.  Jennifer attended Willamette University and the School for International Training before graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. 

Holly Michael, Conservation Strategy Leader, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Holly Michael is the Conservation Strategy Leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Conservation Strategy provides a vision, framework and priorities for conservation in Oregon over the next 20 years. Her work focuses on building partnerships and linking Conservation Strategy efforts across Oregon.  Holly has 31 years experience in natural resource management, in a variety of fish, wildlife, habitat and outreach programs in 4 states.

Jeff Oveson, Executive Director, Grande Ronde Model Watershed  Jeff has been the Executive Director of the Grand Ronde Model Watershed Program since January 2000.  He was the recipient of the Governor's "Spirit of the Oregon Plan Award" in 2002 and received the USFS Rural Community Assistance National Leadership Award in 2001-02.  Previous to his work with the Grand Ronde Model Watershed, Jeff was a Managing Partner of the Oveson Ranch from 1981-1999. 

Louie Pitt, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs

Les Perkins, Hood River County Commissioner Les Perkins was elected to the Hood River County Board of Commissioners in 2000 and is currently serving in his second term. Les also works closely with the Farmers Conservation Alliance and has been a member of the Hood River Watershed Group for many years.  His involvement with both Government and non-profit sectors has provided him with a unique perspective on water and energy issues facing the West.  Before joining the Farmers Conservation Alliance, Les Perkins earned a degree in Biology from Lewis and Clark College and spent 11 years as a microbiologist.

Russ Plaeger, Coordinator, Sandy River Basin Watershed Council Russ Plaeger has been the coordinator for the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council since 2000. During that time he has implemented numerous habitat restoration projects, developed the council’s education programs and represented the council in negotiations that resulted in the removal of PGE’s Marmot Dam in 2007. Russ has also been instrumental in working with the Portland Water Bureau to develop a 50 year Habitat Conservation Plan for the city’s Bull Run water supply operations. He has a master’s degree in forest management and 30+ years of experience in natural resource management and community organizing.

Krey Price, Civil Engineer, Tetra Tech Krey Price is a civil engineer and project manager for Tetra Tech's Surface Water Group in Portland, Oregon. Krey has a BS in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MS in Environmental Water Resources from UC Berkeley. Since joining Tetra Tech in 1996, Krey has focused primarily on civil design of river restoration projects. He has worked on projects throughout the northwest and is licensed as a PE in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Liz Redon, Coordinator, North Santiam Watershed Council Liz has been with the North Santiam Watershed Council since 2001. She has worked primarily on restoration project planning and implementation, water quality monitoring and education, utilizing council leadership and partnerships to accomplish the work.  She has an MS in Marine Resource Management from Oregon State University and a BA in Marine Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz.  Liz has participated in the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils since early in its formation and is currently serving as board chair.

John Runyon, Program Manager, ESA Adolfson John is a consultant specializing in watershed planning and habitat restoration project management.  In a previous life, John was the McKenzie Watershed Council coordinator.  He has worked with landowners and watershed groups throughout Oregon.

Susan Schwartz, Chief Administrative Officer, River Network Susan Schwartz has been the Chief Administrative Officer for River Network since 2001. As staff, she has had more than 25 years of nonprofit experience in managing finance, human resources, and special events. She has also been a board member of several nonprofit organizations, serving as treasurer of the Reading for Success Foundation, treasurer of The Jane Austen Society of North America, and President and Treasurer of Komen for the Cure, OR Affiliate. Susan is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, received her MBA in Finance at Rutgers University Graduate School of Business, and did additional graduate work in nonprofit administration at the New School. She did extensive consulting in New York before finding happiness as an Oregonian.

Jamie Sheahan, Executive Director, Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute Jamie Sheahan served as a Watershed Coordinator for the Yamhill Basin Council between 2004 and 2007.  Most recently, she relocated and took a position as the Executive Director for the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute in Hood River. During her tenure as a watershed council coordinator Jamie enjoyed working with others to improve our environment.  Because of her work with watershed councils Jamie has a unique perspective on meeting the needs of both councils and coordinators during transition periods. 

Joe Sheahan, Western Oregon Stream Restoration Program Coordinator, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Joe Sheahan has worked for ODFW for over 20 years including time in their Research and Development section, and as the North Oregon Coast Assistant District Biologist. He took over as the Western Oregon Stream Restoration Program coordinator in 2002 where he assists the field staff with technical and administrative problems. Joe has worked with Oregon Department of Forestry and Department of State Lands to simplify the permitting process for habitat restoration projects. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Fisheries Management from the University of Wisconsin –Stevens Point and has worked in six states prior to moving to Oregon.

Donna Silverberg, Principal, DS Consulting Donna Silverberg has been the Owner/Principal of DS Consulting since 1998.  She specializes in dispute resolution, consensus building, mediation/facilitation and training services. DS consulting provides consultation and direct services to help government and other agencies manage and resolve contentious issues between agencies or the public. Ms. Silverberg draws from a well of experience working with local, state, and federal governments, and tailors her services to the particular needs of a given agency or group.  In 1997 she was the acting director of the Oregon Dispute Resolution Commission in Salem and from 1996 to 1997 she worked in the office of Governor John Kitzhaber as a Special Assistant on Dispute Resolution. 

Patti Smith, Oregon State Representative Representative Patti Smith is currently serving in her 4th term in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 52, which consists of large, rural portions of Clackamas, Multnomah and all of Hood River County.  Reprentative Smith has served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Legislative Committee.  She is currently serving on the E-Board and Ways and Means Committees.

Louise Solliday, Director, Oregon Department of State Lands Louise currently serves as Director of the Oregon Department of State Lands.  Previously she spent 8 years working in the Oregon Governor’s Office during the Kitzhaber and Kulongoski administrations in a variety of policy positions including Watershed Advisor, Natural Resources Project Manager, Natural Resources Policy Advisor and Senior Policy Advisor. Louise has a BS in Education, spent ten years teaching high school economics and government, and served for five years as a labor relations consultant.  She also spent 6 years working for a conservation organization prior to working in the Governor’s Office.

Jon Souder, Executive Director, Coos Watershed Association Jon Souder has been Executive Director of the Coos Watershed Association in Charleston, OR since 2000. Jon has a B.S. in Biology from Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT, an M.S. in Forest Management and a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Economics, Policy and Law from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Ciriacy-Wantrup Post-doctoral Fellow in Natural Resources Economics at the Haas School of Business, UC-Berkely prior to his joining the Northern Arizona University faculty where he ended his teaching and research as an Associate Professor. Between his undergraduate and graduate education, Jon was employed for 10 years by the Federal government as a fisheries biologist in three different Departments (State, Defense, and Interior).

Janelle St. Pierre, Coordinator, Scappoose Watershed Council As the Coordinator for the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council, Ms. St. Pierre wears many hats including project manager, grant writer, and native plant enthusiast.  She has six years of experience coordinating habitat restoration projects and watershed council activities and has additional experience facilitating community involvement. Her experience includes work with watershed groups in Oregon, California, and Michigan. Janelle received a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Michigan and she has a strong background in economics and natural resource policy.   

Bruce Taylor, Defenders of Wildlife Bruce Taylor has been involved in habitat conservation efforts in Oregon since 1992.   He splits his time between Defenders of Wildlife and the Oregon Habitat Joint Venture, a coalition of groups and agencies working to protect and restore important habitats for birds and other wildlife statewide. As executive director of the Oregon Habitat Joint Venture, Taylor has helped put together partnerships to protect or restore thousands of acres of wetlands and other native habitats through cooperative efforts involving private landowners, conservation organizations, and state and federal agencies.  His work for Defenders of Wildlife focuses on promoting policy strategies and on-the-ground action to conserve Oregon’s biological diversity.

Ray Wilkeson, Legislative Director, Oregon Forest Industries Council Ray received his BA from the University of Oregon in 1967 and his JD in 1974.  He is a native Oregonian, raised in Lane County. He has been working as the Legislative Director for the Oregon Forest Industries Council since 1986.  OFIC is a Salem-based statewide timber industry trade association, representing particularly the interests of Oregon's private forest landowners.   

Brian Wolcott, Director and Coordinator, Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council Brian Wolcott has served as the Executive Director of the Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council since 1997. He was the first staff person for this grassroots Watershed Council that now has 5 full time staff, an annual budget exceeding $1 million, and recently received the Watershed Management Council’s 2006 Walter C. Loudermilk Award for an organization implementing an outstanding watershed restoration program. Prior to his current position, Brian worked as an OSU Planning Department intern in Pendleton, as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Papua New Guinea, and as a forestry technician for the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho. Brian received an undergraduate degree from Emory University and completed additional graduate level courses at the University of Idaho and Portland State University.

Krystyna Wolniakowski, Director, Western Partnership Office, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Krystyna Wolniakowski is the Director for the Western Partnership Office in Portland that serves the 13 western states, and head of the national “More Fish” Campaign to raise funds for fish habitat conservation. Ms. Wolniakowski joined the Foundation in 2000 with 20 years of experience in natural resources management and foundation development.  She has served on several non-profit boards and was recently appointed by the Mayor of Portland to serve on the River Renaissance Planning Commission. In addition, she was recently appointed as a member of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan Board.

Sally Yee, Program Officer, Meyer Memorial Trust For most of her professional life Sally has worked with grant-seeking social justice organizations as staff or as a consultant. Her focus is on women's health, public education, community organizing, anti-oppression work (primarily racism, classism). Currently Sally works as program officer for Memorial Meyer Trust.  She has lived in Oregon for the past 24 years and has been working with Memorial Meyer Trust for the past 21 months