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Promoting education, preservation & restoration of the natural & cultural resources of Russian River area State Parks
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Stewards Staff

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Melanie Russell, Michele Luna, Annie Cresswell, Sukey Robb-Wilder, Ruby Herrick

Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is only able to do our good works with the help of the following dedicated individuals.


Executive Director

micheleMichele Luna has been at Stewards' helm since 1994. She has almost twenty years experience in nonprofit administration with an emphasis in volunteer programs. Michele has demonstrated skills in the areas of Board development, financial management, fund development and desktop publishing. During the past three years, Michele has become active on a statewide level with State Parks and other organizations doing advocacy and lobbying for environmental causes. She is the overall administrator of the programs Stewards supports.

Contact Michele concerning the following:

  • Board-related Issues
  • Sponsorships
  • Legacy and Major Gifts
  • Saving our State Parks

Support Staff:

Executive Assistant Annie Cresswell has been with Stewards since February of 2002 after graduating from Empire College with a certificate in business administration. She has a background in environmental advocacy and provides valuable administrative as well as program assistance.

Contact Annie concerning the following:

  • Nature Stores Sales and Inventory
  • Accounts Receivable and Payable
  • Office-related Issues
  • Service-learning and Community Projects with Youth

 

 


 

melanieWe welcomed Administrative Assistant Melanie Russell to our staff in April of 2011. She grew up on "the River" and worked for Stewards as part of the New Ways to Work program during the summer of 2010. When the job came open unexpectedly we were thrilled to hire Melanie. She has database, clerical and management experience and has also helped coordinate volunteers in the past. We are pleased to welcome her to our team!

Contact Melanie concerning the following:

  • Membership
  • Donations
  • Address and Email changes

 

 

 


 

Programs Manager Ruby Herrick returned to Stewards in 2007 after some years pursuing other interests. She brings a solid foundation in volunteer management and program support. Ruby coordinates volunteer recruitment, training and program assessment.

Contact Ruby concerning the following:

  • Volunteers in Parks Programs
  • School Visits for Sonoma Coast Programs
  • Docent and Community Education Seminars
  • Internships

 

 

Ruby and Sukey Robb-Wilder are job sharing as Programs Manager. Sukey brings vast experience in project management and volunteerism. Before joining out team, she was volunteering with our State Park Watershed Program.

Contact Sukey.