I live in: Dillon I work at: Deeper Green Consulting I joined the board: 2014 I joined the board because: I love this community and want to play a part in achieving our local sustainability goals. All aspects of sustainability are important to me and I strive to be “Green” at work and at play. My passion is: Live music […]
I live in: Silverthorne I work at: FirstBank I joined the board: December 2019 I joined the board because: I feel like individuals can make a difference in sustainability. My passion is: Exploring new places, trying new foods, and my two dogs. My favorite “green” thing to do is: Growing veggies in my garden! The craziest thing I […]
I live in: Breckenridge, CO I work at: Aspire Sustainability I joined the board: February 2018 I joined the board because: I want to support HC3 and share my sustainability experiences, expertise, and passion to help our community thrive. My passion is: Protecting the planet and its magnificent abundance of biodiversity so my children and my children’s children and beyond […]
I live in: Frisco I work at: Retirement, after 40 years of environmental law practice. I joined the board: February 2018 I joined the board because: I want to give back in the way HC3 is doing it. My passion is: Living in Summit County and taking advantage of its awesomeness. My favorite “green” thing to do is: Walking around after […]
Kyla Laplante became the Summit CSA farmer in 2012 and formed a partnership with the High Country Conservation Center the following year. Prior to her involvement with the CSA, she volunteered at a non-profit and women’s co-op in northern Nicaragua where she worked on a sustainable food and permaculture project, establishing a garden nursery for […]
Lisa is a Breckenridge native and a graduate of Summit High School. Lisa attended Colorado Mountain College before transferring to Colorado State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability. After graduation, Lisa explored her passion for environmental sustainability with Aurora Water Conservation and AmeriCorps […]
Allie comes to us from the suburbs of Indianapolis, where her family instilled in her a love for protecting the environment at a young age. Since then, she has been an adamant recycler, composter, and conservationist. She flourished when studying ecotourism and sustainable agriculture at Chaa Creek Eco Resort and Mayan Organic Farm in Belize. […]
Narelle graduated from the University of Colorado with a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minor in Engineering Management. She studied abroad with Semester at Sea and while traveling saw the awful amount of plastic and trash that pollutes our planet which sparked her environmental advocacy. Narelle has worked on many energy grassroots projects for other […]
Rachel’s background includes marketing and events with a deep emphasis on communications – a diverse skill set honed through roles with the Breckenridge Tourism Ofice and, more recently, Keystone resort. Her passion for resource conservation is deeply rooted in her love for the outdoors, and the expansion of her family has fueled that passion even […]
Jess Hoover joined the HC3 staff in May 2016 as the Programs Manager. Jess is no stranger to Summit County; she spent a few seasons as a ski instructor at a local resort before pursuing adventures overseas with the Peace Corps and, later, in graduate school. After returning to Summit County – this time for […]
Jen Schenk is the Executive Director of High Country Conservation Center in Summit County, Colorado. Prior to entering the nonprofit sector, Jen worked at Copper Mountain for almost 15 years, gaining experience as an environmental manager and in marketing. She believes that community-scale action has a huge impact on protecting our environment. Jen is passionate […]
