Board of Directors
Tracy Bryan
Served close to 20 years as the P.R. Director for Sierra Donor Services which include press releases; working with TV, radio, print and social media. Prior, was a reporter for Channel 3 TV out of Sacramento.
Past Board Experience
I like the idea of helping young people appreciate the healing powers of nature. Nature is art in the deepest sense, and I think allowing youth to connect with something beautiful, beyond them, can be life-changing. I’d like to be a part of bringing that to future generations.
Past Board Experience
- Donate Life California, founding president and member, 12 years
- PRSA, officer and member for 20 years
- Spiritual Life Center, officer and member 3 years
I like the idea of helping young people appreciate the healing powers of nature. Nature is art in the deepest sense, and I think allowing youth to connect with something beautiful, beyond them, can be life-changing. I’d like to be a part of bringing that to future generations.
Bill Gaffney
Background in farming, construction and work with non-profits throughout California
Past Board Experience
My commitment to developing youth to be independent individuals who are community activists and leaders. My background gives me a wide range of skills that will provide 4EEE with additional support towards land and building and infrastructure management.
Past Board Experience
- Tompkins County Red Cross, board member, Ithaca Bare Ruth, board member
My commitment to developing youth to be independent individuals who are community activists and leaders. My background gives me a wide range of skills that will provide 4EEE with additional support towards land and building and infrastructure management.
Susan Lee
15 years in Neuroscience and clinical experience with “Nature Deficit Disorder”. Involved and connected to the importance of nature education and the organizations surrounding those efforts and have made connections within the medical community which may develop into significant support for 4EEE.
Past Board Experience
I have worked with Pediatricians now for more than two years and see on a daily basis how our collective of children are suffering physical, mental and emotionally from not being connected to nature. I am excited about possibilities to build connections and outreach for programs that will benefit specifically targeted youth. Your program is desperately needed.
Past Board Experience
- Hillemeyer Children’s Foundation, San Francisco
I have worked with Pediatricians now for more than two years and see on a daily basis how our collective of children are suffering physical, mental and emotionally from not being connected to nature. I am excited about possibilities to build connections and outreach for programs that will benefit specifically targeted youth. Your program is desperately needed.
Reinette Senum
Community activist, current Nevada City council member/ former mayor with an extensive extreme outdoor adventure background.
Past Board Experience
• Alliance for a Post Petroleum Economy (APPLE) 2005 - Co-founder
• PowerUp-NC 2007 - Co-founder; fundraising & championing the APPLE Sustainability Center
• The Nevada City Farmers Market 2008 - Co-founder; original Market Manager
• The city-sanctioned Nevada City Sustainability Team 2009 – Founder/Chair, instrumental in the Commercial St. Boardwalk installation
• Nevada City City Council/Mayor 2008-12, 2016-present
• Sierra Roots 2011 - Co-founder
• Hour Nevada County TimeBank 2015 - Founder, current administrator
Why are you interested in being a part of this board?
Facilitating the youth’s re-connection to Our Planet is critical for our future well-being. I clearly see, as an adult, how unhealthy society has become with our recent cultural and societal shift away from nature and our surrounding environment. I would love to support 4EEE in giving our youth the same opportunities I had as a young adult – opportunities that ultimately allowed me to develop the critical skills necessary to survive a rapidly changing world.
Past Board Experience
• Alliance for a Post Petroleum Economy (APPLE) 2005 - Co-founder
• PowerUp-NC 2007 - Co-founder; fundraising & championing the APPLE Sustainability Center
• The Nevada City Farmers Market 2008 - Co-founder; original Market Manager
• The city-sanctioned Nevada City Sustainability Team 2009 – Founder/Chair, instrumental in the Commercial St. Boardwalk installation
• Nevada City City Council/Mayor 2008-12, 2016-present
• Sierra Roots 2011 - Co-founder
• Hour Nevada County TimeBank 2015 - Founder, current administrator
Why are you interested in being a part of this board?
Facilitating the youth’s re-connection to Our Planet is critical for our future well-being. I clearly see, as an adult, how unhealthy society has become with our recent cultural and societal shift away from nature and our surrounding environment. I would love to support 4EEE in giving our youth the same opportunities I had as a young adult – opportunities that ultimately allowed me to develop the critical skills necessary to survive a rapidly changing world.
Sandy Spurgeon
Background in Parks and Recreation and Real Estate: From 1982 to 80, held various positions with the Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department. From 81-98, served as Director for the Agency. Managed all aspects of park and rec facilities and services for residents and visitors to North Lake Tahoe. Developed and managed operating and capital improvement budget based on annual goals and objectives and the District Capital Improvement Plan. Planned, coordinated and monitored facility and park projects (trails, public access, parks, buildings, signage, beach improvements stream restoration, environment enhancement projects. Develop request for proposals, negotiated contracts. Developed Revenue Resource Plan for Parks and Rec. Researched grant programs, prepared gran apps, monitored funding expenditures. Have worked directly with multiple county, State and U.S. agencies including joint ventures and partnerships.
Past Board Experience
My background feels like an instrumental fit for both the delicate real estate negotiations 4EEE faces, and also my ability to help develop stronger processes and relationships within our community that will support 4EEE’s success from a programmatic and funding perspective.
Past Board Experience
- One Source Empowering Caregivers, Secretary
- Road Association, Secretary and Co-Chair
- Unity in the Gold Country, President, Secretary and member
My background feels like an instrumental fit for both the delicate real estate negotiations 4EEE faces, and also my ability to help develop stronger processes and relationships within our community that will support 4EEE’s success from a programmatic and funding perspective.
Scot Woodland
Instructor for 4EEE for eight years; leadership role.
Why are you interested in being on the board?
I would help give the board the insight it needs to the day to day working of the staff and families. I have worked with Rick for 8 years and know his vision and can help guide the journey we are on.
Why are you interested in being on the board?
I would help give the board the insight it needs to the day to day working of the staff and families. I have worked with Rick for 8 years and know his vision and can help guide the journey we are on.
Jean-Yves L. Thepot
Extensive experience in the licensing and operation of programs providing care and supervision to children as an attorney prosecuting such matters for the State of California. Extensive knowledge, skill and experience in the area of after school programs, child care, and the criminal record clearance process for staff. Experience with ADA, FEHA, and USC Title 7 and issues relating to reasonable accommodations, equal access and compliance with both federal and state laws regarding disabilities and gender access, as well as sexual harassment and workplace safety. As a former ALJ for Cal. OSHA, experience with workplace and employee safety; and as a former civil litigator I have knowledge and experience with tort law, insurance coverage, and contracts.
Past board experience
My family derives great benefit from your program and I would be honored to assist.
Past board experience
- Member Disability Advisory Committee CDSS
- Founder Helping Hands Food Closet CDSS
- Leader Mindfulness Meetups CDSS
- Board member Genesis Church and Ecumenical Trust
- Founder of Dia Nova Foundation a 501C3 non-profit corporation.
My family derives great benefit from your program and I would be honored to assist.
Juan Villarreal
Past 4EEE Board Chairperson. Passionate in re-education of the old ways with Native Children and Families of various economic means. Juan adds a deeper sense of validity to this Vision and an example of the non-native working together with native to create healing among different races. Retired Air Force Musician, Air Rescue Team, Graphic Designer, Welding Teacher, Lipan Apache Tribal Artist and Grandfather.
Rick Berry
4EEE Executive Director, founder of 4EEE and Fox Walkers. Extensive training with Tom Brown and multiple tracking / Earth Skills schools. Prior Executive Director of similar program on East Coast.
Advisory Council
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