Staff

Nancy is an executive manager with over twenty-five years of environmental management and research experience, using the tools of science and policy to catalyze change towards a more sustainable future. Read more.

Fennel came to Friends with a diverse background.  She grew up on a farm in north Alabama where she developed a deep love of nature and learned innovative farming techniques from her father. Fennel’s love of nature has permeated all aspects of her life and she is excited to be back in the desert southwest using her life experience to serve the Verde Valley as Native Seed Co-op Coordinator. Read more.

A Verde Valley local, with a degree in Spanish and Journalism from Northern Arizona University, Isaac is an avid lover of the outdoors. (928) 300-2665. Read more

Over the last decade, Emily has been involved in various conservation GIS projects across the western US. Read more.

(928) 274-2532

Matt came to Friends from the private sector, where he supported administrative operations in a variety of capacities. Read more.

(928) 641-6013

Laura Jones joined us with 20+ years of experience in the fields of non-profit, human resources and volunteer management. Read more.

(928) 451-6860

Ben is a recent graduate of Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA and earned a degree in Political Science with a concentration in Environmental Studies. Read more.

(724) 953-6922

Karon came to Friends with a background in marketing and website design with years of experience with nonprofit organizations.  Read more.

(206) 200-8258

After graduating from New York University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, Amanda spent a year as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity in Tacoma, Washington. Read more.

(928) 274-8832

Anna started as the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition (VWRC) Program Coordinator in February 2012. Read more.

(951) 236-6652

Matt came to Friends with a background in stream ecology and environmental education. Read more.

(330) 719-5697