Heidi has five years of non-profit and programming experience serving as Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon and the Panhandle Humane Society. She's incredibly passionate about TMPF's mission and her experience in managing educational programming helped the Students Stewards Program flourish since she began working here as AmeriCorps Program Director.

Haley has served as an AmeriCorps member at the Greenhouse Project in Carson City, VISTA Leader at TMPF, and currently works as the Operations Director for the Parks Foundation. She is dedicated to community service and loves gardening, hiking, and learning all about the many uses of plants.

Elena served as a Naturalist Educator for TMPF in the spring and summer of 2018 and is now working as the wetland restoration program director.  She's a local and is extremely excited and proud to be working to restore an abandoned open space back to a functional ecosystem in her hometown.  In her free time, Elena can be found obsessing over dogs or participating in trivia nights.

Originally from Chicago, Miranda served as TMPF's Development Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA in 2017, AmeriCorps VISTA Leader in 2018, and began working as the Development Director in 2019. She's incredibly passionate about outdoor spaces, supporting grassroots efforts in the Reno/Sparks community, and learning about the ecology and history of Nevada. When she's not working, you can find Miranda running and hiking with her dog Cooper or reading a good book over coffee. 

​Devin served nearly two years as a Naturalist Educator for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation before starting his position as Student Stewards Program Director. He is originally from Grass Valley, California. He received his B.A. in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.  In his free time, Devin enjoys riding and racing dirt bikes in the local MRANN series. Devin is excited to be a part of the TMPF team and hopes to inspire youth in the community through the SSP program. 

​Hannah is the Parks Foundation's Student Stewards Program Manager. She began her time here as an AmeriCorps Naturalist Educator in 2018. Originally from Bozeman, MT, she received her B.S. in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA and has spent the last several years working for nonprofits in Montana and Connecticut. Hannah is an avid birder and is looking forward to sharing her love of science and the natural world with her new community!

Originally from Ransomville, New York, Karly swapped east for west coast to tackle a service year with AmeriCorps in 2019. After a year as VISTA Membership Coordinator, Karly moved into her current role as Operations and Communications Manager for the Parks Foundation. With a deep love of laughter, growth, and all things living, Karly is excited to leverage her talents towards an impactful future for our beloved parks and community spaces. 

Chelsea graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in Recreation Administration and has devoted her career to helping people get outdoors. She is proud to say that she volunteered for AmeriCorps with the Great Basin Institute, helping to create recreational maps of off-highway vehicle trails.  She enjoys riding her dirtbike, playing her ukulele, and journaling.

Currently, Anna is serving with AmeriCorps as one of the Student Stewards’ Naturalist Educators. She attended the University of Idaho where she earned BS degrees in Fish Resources and in Wildlife Resources. Anna enjoys reading, cooking, being outdoors, birding, and hanging out with her pet snails. She is looking forward to getting to know the Washoe community, forming new relationships, and increasing her knowledge in the S.T.E.A.M. field while teaching kiddos.

Bradlyn has lived in Nevada for most of her life. She is very passionate about the outdoors and conservation of our natural resources. She earned her B.S. in biology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is very excited to be serving as an AmeriCorps Naturalist Educator. She hopes to inspire a love of science in the next generation. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, butterfly catching, traveling, and seeing as much live music as possible.

Jaime is a Cultural Anthropologist who has a passion for coffee and languages. Jaime researched coffee's historical connections in the Reno area and how coffee brings people together. Jaime's family has a coffee farm in Colombia and he travels between Reno and Colombia often. He is very excited to serve as a Naturalist Educator for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, so he can continue learning and teaching more about the environment and the importance of conservation with sustainability. In his free time, he likes to hike, read, and travel with family and friends.

Raised in Virginia, Kayla received her B.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Richmond. She is thrilled to be settled in Reno serving as a Naturalist Educator for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Kayla is passionate about sharing her love for the outdoors and teaching people about the environment. She hopes to foster an appreciation for our parks in the community and inspire youth to be inquisitive and adventurous. In her downtime, Kayla enjoys practicing yoga, camping/hiking, and playing with her pup.

Nevada-raised, Marie graduated with her B.S. in Communication Studies from University of Nevada Reno in 2018. She is passionate about all the ways that people communicate messages and ideas, and is looking forward to teaching outdoor science to Reno’s student population. In her downtime, Marie enjoys being crafty, chilling and reading, and exploring the world with her dog.  

Sierra hails from Minnesota and is currently serving as a Naturalist Educator for Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. She is excited to share her passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable, healthy lifestyles with Nevada’s youth. Sierra received her MPH from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and her B.S. in Dietetics and Global Health from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. In her free time you can find Sierra exploring parks and trails, cooking, or gardening.

Daniel was born in Colombia but he has lived in New Jersey for most of his life. He has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Stockton University. While living in New Jersey, Daniel served as an AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Daniel is very interested in water quality, water monitoring and working with local communities. He also loves freshwater macroinvertebrates. Daniel enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping and watching the night sky.

Kevin is currently serving as an AmeriCorps Lead Wetland Restoration Technician with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. He grew up in Wisconsin where he received a BBA in Integrated Science and Business from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His past experience includes trail and restoration projects with various state and non-profit organizations.  In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his puppy and exploring the surrounding nature and community.

Eliza is currently serving with AmeriCorps as a Wetland Restoration Technician at Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Originally from North Carolina, she graduated from NC State University with a degree in Environmental Technology and Management.  Growing up near the coast sparked her interest in the protection of fragile ecosystems and she is thrilled to help restore the Rosewood Lakes Golf Course to its natural state. In her free time, Eliza can be found exploring the outdoors, seeing live music with friends and spending as much time SCUBA diving as possible!

Emily is currently serving as an AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician with the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. She has previously been an Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspector with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and graduated UNR with a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in 2018. Emily was born in Oceanside, California and moved to Nevada in 2001. She is excited to finally be working directly with diverse wildlife species and learning more about how to improve her hometown. In her free time, Emily loves watching UFC fights, obsessing over the San Diego Zoo, and playing Pokémon GO!

Emma graduated from UC Davis in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry. She completed an AmeriCorps term with The Greenhouse Project in Carson City, NV before serving with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation as a Wetland Restoration Technician. Beyond her passion for native flora and ecological restoration, she enjoys painting, wildcrafting, hiking, and gardening. She is originally from Boulder, Colorado and is excited to explore more of northern Nevada.

Heather is currently serving with AmeriCorps as a Wetland Restoration Technician at Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, she recently graduated with a B.S in Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology as well as Environmental Studies from Beloit College in Wisconsin. She is excited to be apart of the restoration team and learn more about the local wildlife while restoring the Rosewood Lakes golf course back into a wetland. When she is not serving, Heather is an avid soccer player who also enjoys, snowboarding, playing with her puppies, quoting F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or hanging out at Lake Tahoe!

Jacob has lived in Reno his whole life and has grown to be passionate about the area where he grew up. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Nevada, Reno. Now serving as one of the AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technicians, he is looking forward to making a difference in the local environment and community.

Jill is serving as a Wetland Restoration Technician.  After teaching environmental science education in California, Colorado, and Washington State, she is enjoying working as a scientific technician at this new (to her) beautiful place.  In her free time she likes to learn about soil, wildlife, chemistry, theoretical math, entomology, and etymology.  And she loves to hike, bike, and do all things outdoors.

Kara is currently serving as an AmeriCorps Wetland Restoration Technician with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she recently graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Political Science from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. She is excited to begin the process of bringing nature back to the former Rosewood Lakes Golf Course. When she is not serving, Kara can be found exploring new hiking and running trails, whipping up fun recipes, or lounging around with a good book!

Marisa is a Native Nevadan with a passion of keeping her hometown beautiful. She recently earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Nevada Reno and is thrilled to be serving with AmeriCorps as a Wetland Restoration Technician at Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Beyond her love of nature and life sciences, she can be found spending time with her family, curled up with a good book, or binge-watching her favorite shows. 

Max is currently serving as a wetland restoration technician for the Parks Foundation. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at St. Norbert College is Green Bay, Wisconsin. During his tenure there, he was part of a psychology lab where an EEG was utilized to track decision making and risk taking behaviors. He was also vice president of the environmental club at St. Norbert and helped maintain an aquaponics system for the city of Green Bay.

Alayna is currently serving as the Communications Coordinator. She was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada and went to Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington where she graduated with a degree in Intercultural Studies. Alayna is very passionate about travel. During her junior year, she studied abroad in Kigali, Rwanda. Upon graduation, she then moved to China where she worked as an English teacher and lived for the last 4 years.  Now that Alayna is back in Nevada, she is excited to take on a new adventure with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation and learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship. 

Chantel is our AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coordinator. She received her B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Nevada, Reno and, after spending 4 years in Chicago, is thrilled to be back in Nevada promoting environmental sustainability and healthy lifestyles through her work with the Parks Foundation. In her free time, Chantel enjoys cooking with friends, game nights, coffee, and exploring Nevada’s great outdoors.

Hannah is currently serving as the Nature Study Area Development Coordinator VISTA for the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. Originally from Northern California, she attended San Diego State University and earned her B.S. in Business Administration. She hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019 and hopes to bike across the U.S. in 2021 after her year of service.

Micah is currently serving as the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. She served in 2019 as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Team Leader. She likes to travel and has spent a year in both Argentina and Germany. Micah is from De Pere, Wisconsin and is enjoying exploring all Reno and the surrounding areas have to offer!