Public Lands Stewards Members
Meet a few of our members. Hover over their photo to learn fun facts and maybe a bit of history you’ll recognize.
Juliana Gay
Position: Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Mt. Adams Institute's Cascade Mountain School program
"Learning just how much power and purity remains in nature, right in our backyards taught me the importance of caring for the world we live in."
Victoria Vandervort
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District
"I love hiking, working towards a goal, and being rewarded with the beautiful views that nature has to give."
Raina King
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District
"Anytime I get to venture into the mountains is a blessing."
Lisa Wedsmark
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Conboy lake National Wildlife Refuge
"I always had a fascination for wildlife, and I knew that I wanted to explore my passion for nature for my life's work. "
Jake Kendall
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District
"I hope to share my passion and help others explore and strengthen their connection to the outdoors."
Erica Beilke
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District
"When I discovered conservation work a few years ago, the entire trajectory of my life was changed."
Dakota Miller
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
"This is an amazing stepping stone towards full time employment in the field of conservation. "
Ian VanArsdel
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District
"From birth my life has been beset with a myriad of outdoor experiences ranging from windy peaks to deep, muddy caves."
Angus Brookes
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District
" I learned very quickly that I need to be working outside and in a more community-oriented role. "
Annie Gencay
Position: Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District
"I have been developing my passion for promoting community health through protecting, restoring and connecting with our natural environment. "