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.
Annie Carter
Position: Environmental Education Specialist
Service Site: Willamette Resources & Educational Network
"I am pursuing my goals of making the world a better place for all living things, connecting people to nature, and promoting environmental conservation."
Ashante Scriven
Position: Outdoor School & Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Cascade Mountain School
"I decided to be a Public Lands Stewards (PLS) AmeriCorps intern to be a part of an amazing environment where community and the outdoors go hand and hand."
Austin Scarff
Position: Conservation Assistant
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District
"I enjoy skiing, biking, running, boating, backpacking, foraging for culinary mushrooms and pretty much anything that enables me to be outdoors."
Ben Lachman
Position: Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District
"I’m thrilled to explore a new state and landscape I’ve never experienced."
Ezra Hoffman
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
"I like to be around nature and I'm always looking for my next adventure."
Jake Zlotnick
Position: Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District
"My hobbies include hiking, biking, photography and anything that involves water."
Justine Johnson
Position: Outdoor School & Summer Camp Educator
Service Site: Cascade Mountain School
"I love anything to do with the outdoors - archery, hiking, fishing, swimming, but my favorite thing to do is cooking delicious food over a campfire."
Natalie Balkam
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex
"In my free time I enjoy gardening, hiking, reading, embroidery, and playing Dungeons and Dragons."
Rachel Carlson
Position: Coastal Resources Intern
Service Site: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department
"I’ve always wanted to gain a better understanding of how parks are run and what goes into maintaining them."
Robyn Reeder
Position: Refuge Technician
Service Site: Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
"The field of animal behavior and wildlife ecology fascinates me."
Tanner Hageman
Position: Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District
"To be able to repay the gift these lands gave me by being able to care for them, is in no uncertain terms a dream come true."
Thomas Chesson
Position: Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District
"Being outdoors needed to be more than just a hobby, I wanted to find a way to make it a career and lifestyle."
Zach Barton
Position: Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
Service Site: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District
"Between climbing, canyoneering, hiking, and backpacking, I have found the outdoors to be home."