Board of Directors

Jane Van Susteren
California Department of Forestry
(Board Member since 2014)

Nicole Jurjavcic
Stillwater Sciences
(Board Member since 2023)

Russell Huddleston
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9
(Board Member since 2020)

Gail Kuenster
California Department of Water Resources (retired)
(Board Member since 2006)

Directors-at-Large

Cherilyn Burton (since 2021) California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Kerry Byrne (since 2020), Cal Poly Humboldt

Linnea Hanson, (since 2006), President Emeritus, U.S. Forest Service (retired)

Lawrence Janeway (since 2006), California State University, Chico, Ahart Herbarium

Kristen Kaczynski (since 2019), California State University, Chico

Len Linstrand III, (since 2022), Sierra Pacific Industries

Rebecca Nelson (since 2023), Michigan State University

Teresa Sholars (since 2016), College of the Redwoods (Professor Emeritus)

Joseph Silveira (since 2023 and 2006-2014), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (retired)

Daria Snider (since 2011), Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC

Linnea Rydell (since 2025), University of California, Santa Cruz

Vanessa Stevens (since 2025), California State University, Chico

Colby Boggs (2006-2008), North State Resources, Inc.

Israel Borokini (2021-2023), University of California, Berkeley

Barbara Castro (2006-2022) California Department of Water Resources (retired)

Robin Fallscheer (2006-2011), California Department of Fish and Game

Forest Gauna (2006-2008), Modoc National Forest

Matt Guilliams (2011-2017), Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Brett Hall (2014-2020), University of California, Santa Cruz, Arboretum

Christine Hantelman (2006-2011), consulting botanist

Jessica Hammond (2011-2016), consulting botanist

Samantha Hillaire (2008-2021), Garcia and Associates

Chris Ivey (2008-2014), California State University, Chico

Julie Kierstead (2015-2020), USFS, Shasta Trinity National Forest (retired)

Chase Lentz (2011-2015), Bureau of Land Management

Jenny Marr (2006-2011), California Department of Fish and Game

Kristina Schierenbeck (2006-2008), California State University, Chico

Rob Schlising (2006-2018), California State University, Chico (retired)

Jason Sexton (2017-2022), University of California, Merced

Genevieve Walden (2018-2020), California Department of Food and Agriculture

Karen Wiese (2006-2011), Tahoe National Forest

Mike Williams (2008-2014), Butte College

Jenn Yost (2014-2019), Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo