We are a dynamic and passionate group united by a shared mission: growing happy, healthy youth through garden-based education. Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets—from educators and gardeners to artists and organizers. This diversity strengthens our work and fuels our creativity, collaboration, and impact in school communities across the region.
Leadership
Katharine Rondthaler Krieg
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Executive Director
Katharine fell in love with sustainable food while completing her bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Biology at UC Santa Cruz in 2010. She went on to work in garden education, organic farming and curriculum development before completing her master's in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College in 2019. Most recently, Katharine was the Organic Garden Manager at Santa Clara University where she managed a 1/2 acre production garden, oversaw food justice initiatives and taught courses on urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. She believes that school gardens are key to growing the next generation of environmental stewards. She enjoys hiking, cooking, watercolors, beekeeping and adventuring outdoors with her son.
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Executive Director
Katharine fell in love with sustainable food while completing her bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Biology at UC Santa Cruz in 2010. She went on to work in garden education, organic farming and curriculum development before completing her master's in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College in 2019. Most recently, Katharine was the Organic Garden Manager at Santa Clara University where she managed a 1/2 acre production garden, oversaw food justice initiatives and taught courses on urban agriculture and sustainable food systems. She believes that school gardens are key to growing the next generation of environmental stewards. She enjoys hiking, cooking, watercolors, beekeeping and adventuring outdoors with her son.
Leila Daniel
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Director of Education, Play Grove Co-lead
Leila Daniel comes from a multicultural background and speaks four languages. She was born in Cairo, Egypt and lived there for six years. She has family in Germany, Egypt, Guatemala, Colombia, and the US. Her love of travel and learning about new cultures brought her to the education world. After getting her master's degree, she became a bilingual elementary teacher and taught for two years in the Bay Area. She, along with her husband and their dog, moved to San Luis Obispo where she taught 2nd grade for four years. She believes garden education is vital for creating a strong community of environmental stewards. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and gardening (harvesting homegrown peaches, for example!).
Natalie Perez
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Program Director
Natalie grew up watching her Nona and family dancing around the kitchen using fresh ingredients to whip up wholesome meals for the family to enjoy. This served as an inspiration to remain connected to her source of food and her community. She often found herself outside in the dirt or under a tree, with an innate affinity for nature and life of all kinds. She studied Viticulture at Cal Poly where she found her calling in environmental protection. Natalie is humbled by the power children possess on this planet and is so excited to hold space for them to learn sustainable ways of living. Natalie believes in making play one of her priorities. She values the healing that comes from nature and all its wonders.
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Program Director
Natalie grew up watching her Nona and family dancing around the kitchen using fresh ingredients to whip up wholesome meals for the family to enjoy. This served as an inspiration to remain connected to her source of food and her community. She often found herself outside in the dirt or under a tree, with an innate affinity for nature and life of all kinds. She studied Viticulture at Cal Poly where she found her calling in environmental protection. Natalie is humbled by the power children possess on this planet and is so excited to hold space for them to learn sustainable ways of living. Natalie believes in making play one of her priorities. She values the healing that comes from nature and all its wonders.
McKenna Lenhart
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Director of Communications and Operations
McKenna grew up just outside of Denver, Colorado and moved to California in 2013 to attend California Lutheran University. After graduating with degrees in Environmental Science and Fine Arts, she moved herself up to the central coast to begin her journey with One Cool Earth as an Americorps volunteer - and never really left! Amazed by the ability to grow food and flowers YEAR ROUND she developed her love of gardening both at home and in schools. Her favorite thing about working at One Cool Earth is having the opportunity to learn about nature's incredible mysteries alongside students and teachers. It never ceases to amaze you, no matter your age! Outside of work you can find McKenna trail running in Montaña de Oro, surfing at the rock, painting and printmaking, or walking her little doggie on the beach.
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Director of Communications and Operations
McKenna grew up just outside of Denver, Colorado and moved to California in 2013 to attend California Lutheran University. After graduating with degrees in Environmental Science and Fine Arts, she moved herself up to the central coast to begin her journey with One Cool Earth as an Americorps volunteer - and never really left! Amazed by the ability to grow food and flowers YEAR ROUND she developed her love of gardening both at home and in schools. Her favorite thing about working at One Cool Earth is having the opportunity to learn about nature's incredible mysteries alongside students and teachers. It never ceases to amaze you, no matter your age! Outside of work you can find McKenna trail running in Montaña de Oro, surfing at the rock, painting and printmaking, or walking her little doggie on the beach.
Greg Ellis
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Grant Manager
Over the years Greg has worked with One Cool Earth in almost every role, from Garden Educator to Executive Director. Growing up in the mountains of Wyoming with a family that hunted, foraged and grew their own fruits and vegetables, he gained an early appreciation for nature that he hopes to foster and share through outdoor classrooms. His favorite local fruit is the hachiya persimmon, his favorite fungus is the chanterelle mushroom and his favorite native salad is miner's lettuce.
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Grant Manager
Over the years Greg has worked with One Cool Earth in almost every role, from Garden Educator to Executive Director. Growing up in the mountains of Wyoming with a family that hunted, foraged and grew their own fruits and vegetables, he gained an early appreciation for nature that he hopes to foster and share through outdoor classrooms. His favorite local fruit is the hachiya persimmon, his favorite fungus is the chanterelle mushroom and his favorite native salad is miner's lettuce.
Yarrow Wilson
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Regional Manager, Northern SLO County
Cappy Culver Elementary School
Since childhood, Yarrow has cultivated a deep love for the animals, plants, and landscapes of California's Central Coast. After studying permaculture and earning a degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz, Yarrow returned home to northern SLO County to co-manage a community garden prior to joining the One Cool Earth team in 2017. Outside of One Cool Earth, Yarrow can be found writing, rock climbing, and playing basketball.
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Regional Manager, Northern SLO County
Cappy Culver Elementary School
Since childhood, Yarrow has cultivated a deep love for the animals, plants, and landscapes of California's Central Coast. After studying permaculture and earning a degree in philosophy from UC Santa Cruz, Yarrow returned home to northern SLO County to co-manage a community garden prior to joining the One Cool Earth team in 2017. Outside of One Cool Earth, Yarrow can be found writing, rock climbing, and playing basketball.
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Ariann Landaverde
[email protected] Regional Manager, SLO and South SLO County Baywood Elementary School Ariann grew up in Southern California but moved up to the Central Coast to attend Cal Poly SLO. She graduated with a degree in Environmental Management and Protection with minors in both Biology and Spanish. While at Cal Poly, Ariann had the opportunity to work with Sprout Up, a club that teaches environmental science lessons to elementary school students and ended her time with the club as President. Additionally, she served as a curriculum developer and program coordinator for Nuestra Ciencia, a research project that aims to teach microbiology topics in Spanish. Through those two organizations, Ariann discovered her passion for teaching. In her free time, Ariann enjoys spending time at the beach, painting, and hiking. |
Garden Educators
Our garden educators are the heart of our organization.
They are not just teachers—they’re community organizers, master gardeners, garden chefs, and trusted mentors. Each educator is trained in our specialized curriculum and deeply rooted in their school community. Their work transforms school gardens into living classrooms where students grow food, learn science, build wellness habits, and discover their connection to the earth.
To learn more about the programs these educators lead, go to our School Garden Program Page
They are not just teachers—they’re community organizers, master gardeners, garden chefs, and trusted mentors. Each educator is trained in our specialized curriculum and deeply rooted in their school community. Their work transforms school gardens into living classrooms where students grow food, learn science, build wellness habits, and discover their connection to the earth.
To learn more about the programs these educators lead, go to our School Garden Program Page
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Alyssa Checkeye
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[email protected] Play Guide at the Play Grove Addie was born and raised in Northern California, where she developed a love for gardening and exploring the outdoors. Over the past ten years, she has worked extensively with children through babysitting for numerous families, volunteering at her local library to teach kids' classes, working at summer camps, and assisting at her mother’s outdoor Farm & Forest school. She began her education at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she studied Botany and Sustainable Agriculture. Two years ago, she moved to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science. While at Cal Poly, she worked at the Horticulture Department, where she grew plants and collaborated with both students and faculty. In her free time, Addie enjoys creating art, hiking, gardening, and spending time at the beach. |
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Christopher Apple
[email protected] Santa Rosa Academic Academy, Pat Butler Elementary and Monterey Road Elementary School Christopher lives within an oak woodland in Templeton where he enjoys watching scrub jays and tree squirrels bury acorns amidst layers of leaves to store food and help future trees grow. In 2017 he earned a degree in Environmental Engineering and a minor in Gender, Race, Culture, Science, and Technology from Cal Poly. He went on to teach science and engineering at a local high school, but currently teaches outdoors to help young people connect with themselves, each other and the planet. Christopher also enjoys playing soccer, petting cats, riding bicycles, watering by hand, chopping veggies, being with others, and sitting outside. Itzel Camarena
[email protected] Los Ranchos Elementary and Baywood Elementary Itzel grew up in palmdale and moved to bakersfield during the pandemic, where she discovered her love for gardening. She started off volunteering at the Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard and spent four years there as a garden educator, watching students and families connect to nature in the kitchen and garden classrooms. She loves hands-on learning and seeing how garden spaces bring people together while teaching us to slow down and learn from the earth. Now living on the central coast, Itzel is excited to continue this work with One Cool Earth, sharing her passion for garden education with local schools. When she's not teaching, she loves camping, checking out farmers markets gardening, and crafting with her home grown dried flowers. Lauren Clark
[email protected] Creston and Carrisa Elementary Schools, Flamson Middle School and Kermit King Elementary School Lauren grew up on California's Central Coast and earned her degree in Environmental Earth and Soil Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. During her time at Cal Poly, she fell in love with environmental science, plant sciences, sustainable agriculture, and the practice of bringing these subjects into the classroom. Today, she feels fortunate to serve as an educator with One Cool Earth, where she brings garden-based learning to local schools. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her walking her dog, Sophie—or, on especially good days, out surfing. Emma McLaren
[email protected] Glen Speck Elementary, Nipomo Elementary Emma grew up in Washington State, where her passion for environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture took root while helping establish a nonprofit permaculture farm in the Lake Chelan Valley. She went on to earn her B.S. in Environmental Management and Protection with a minor in Sustainable Environments at Cal Poly SLO, where she also volunteered as an environmental educator with Sprout Up, teaching science lessons to local elementary students. Continuing her studies, she earned an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Management with an emphasis in soil science and rangeland ecology, conducting research on how livestock grazing influences aboveground biomass and belowground soil properties of the Kenneth S. Norris Rancho Marino Forest Reserve. Professionally, Emma has supported Chelan Valley Farms in achieving Sustainable WA Winegrape and Salmon Safe Certifications, as well as initiating the Regenerative Organic Certification process. At One Cool Earth, she is excited to bring her experiences in farming, research, and education together to inspire the next generation to connect with the natural world, grow healthy food, and care for the planet. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, taking day trips to Big Sur, and watching live music. Maria Lopez
[email protected] Atascadero Middle School, Lillian Larsen Elementary and Georgia Brown Elementary I'm originally from a small town named Sanger, Ca, and moved to San Luis Obispo to pursue my degree in Animal Science. I got involved with marine science by studying sea otter foraging and enjoyed it so much that I pursued a master's degree in Biology, focusing my project on fisheries management and conservation. I fell in love with marine science, but I really enjoy bridging the gap between science and the community, which is where One Cool Earth comes in! Starting at a smaller scale for our future environmentalists and getting them curious about our world in our very own backyard is what I look forward to! If I'm not doing anything marine or garden related, you can find me reading a book, playing with my dog, Zero, or playing soccer with friends! Mary Diemer
[email protected] Winifred Pifer Elementary, Virginia Peterson Elementary and Sinsheimer Elementary Mary grew up in the Bay Area and adventuring in the Sierra Nevada mountains where her love for the outdoors was born. Her passion for spending time outside led her to Connecticut College where she majored in botany with a minor in environmental studies. Thanks to a strong sustainable agricultural program she was able to explore what community farming can look like and how it can help bring people together. After finishing school Mary wanted to bring her love of the outdoors and science to all students! She worked in outdoor education in Yosemite National Park for three years teaching students from elementary all the way to high school all about the geology, biology and cultural history of her favorite national park! A desire to grow some roots and connect back to that community farming background brought her to the beautiful central coast and One Cool Earth! In her free time Mary loves swimming, backpacking, rock climbing and reading. |
Madeline Schechter
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Templeton Elementary School, Vineyard Elementary School, and Garden Maintenance Specialist
Madeline grew up in Templeton, California and chose to remain on the central coast by attending Cal Poly, where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Management and Protection and a minor in Child Development. She has always had a passion for working with kids but was torn between that and having a job in sustainability. After participating in a club called Sprout Up in college and having internships with the Guadalupe Dunes Center and the Land Conservancy in San Luis Obispo, Madeline realized she could have the best of both worlds through environmental education. Her goal is to work with younger generations to help them create a relationship with the natural world and reduce their impact on it. In her free time she enjoys hiking in the great outdoors, yoga, and cooking meals with local ingredients.
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Templeton Elementary School, Vineyard Elementary School, and Garden Maintenance Specialist
Madeline grew up in Templeton, California and chose to remain on the central coast by attending Cal Poly, where she graduated with a degree in Environmental Management and Protection and a minor in Child Development. She has always had a passion for working with kids but was torn between that and having a job in sustainability. After participating in a club called Sprout Up in college and having internships with the Guadalupe Dunes Center and the Land Conservancy in San Luis Obispo, Madeline realized she could have the best of both worlds through environmental education. Her goal is to work with younger generations to help them create a relationship with the natural world and reduce their impact on it. In her free time she enjoys hiking in the great outdoors, yoga, and cooking meals with local ingredients.
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Marly Miller
[email protected] Play Grove Co-Lead and Administrative Assistant Marly hails from San Francisco, California where she saw the value of outdoor education in her schools and spent hours in Golden Gate park building forts. She attended Cal Poly SLO where she was the Chapter Director of Sprout Up, an environmental education program, and graduated with a degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Child Development. She went on to teach third grade for two years where she enjoyed raising butterflies with her class and hosting science education programs for her students. Most recently Marly was the Curriculum and Operations Coordinator with Sprout Up where she updated their environmental education curriculum for first and second grade. She loves growing wildflowers, roller skating, reading, thrift shopping, playing with her cat, and is currently learning how to surf! |
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Shelby Mathews
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Atascadero Unified School District Farm Team
Our farm team works year-round to support hands-on agricultural education at the Atascadero Unified School District Farm. Our Farm Manager and volunteers manage crop production for school lunch programs and help maintain a thriving space where students learn real-life skills in sustainability, food systems, and land stewardship. Their work brings farm-based learning to life for students and the broader community. To learn more about our Farm Program, checkout our Farm page!
Tyler Cook
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AUSD Farm Manager
Growing up on the Central Coast, Tyler got to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer. He went to Cal Poly and received a degree in Environmental Engineering. During that time, he realized how satisfying it is to grow food for others and how important it is for the local community. In his free time Tyler enjoys going to the beach with his dog, surfing, and working in his own garden at home.
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AUSD Farm Manager
Growing up on the Central Coast, Tyler got to enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer. He went to Cal Poly and received a degree in Environmental Engineering. During that time, he realized how satisfying it is to grow food for others and how important it is for the local community. In his free time Tyler enjoys going to the beach with his dog, surfing, and working in his own garden at home.
Interns & Volunteers
Our internship and volunteer program brings together Cal Poly and Cuesta College students, retired teachers, parents, and passionate community members to support garden-based education across local schools. Interns gain hands-on experience in teaching, sustainable gardening, and community engagement while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. To learn more about our volunteer programs, visit our volunteer page.
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Ava Durnell
I grew up in Sacramento, CA and moved to San Luis Obispo last fall to attend college at Cal Poly. I am pursuing a double major in Child Development and Liberal Studies and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love working with children and have been a nanny, tutor, camp counselor, and student assistant at the Cal Poly Children’s Center. I am also involved in a club called Sprout Up where I teach environmental science to elementary school students, which cultivated my love for learning about and protecting our environment! In my free time, you can find me at the beach, playing Spikeball with my friends, or scrapbooking. Lorene Silva
Lorene relocated to Atascadero from the Central Valley two years ago. The prior 28 years she worked within the fiscal services department at her local school district. Working around the school environment with the students’ energy is what she enjoyed the most. She also has a passion for music and directed a children’s choir for 21 years. As a teenager she worked at a plant nursery and her desire to learn about horticulture was ignited. Floral design and gardening are what occupies most of her time here on the central coast. Most recently she has been learning about the art of keeping bees and has two hives on her property. Belle Rudd
Belle grew up in San Luis Obispo where she developed her love for the outdoors at a young age. As a kid she loved spending time in the tide pools and watching her dad surf. Her love for the ocean led her to attend college at Point Loma University in San Diego where she majored in Environmental studies with a concentration in social impact. This led her to study abroad in Australia where she studied eco psychology, sustainable agriculture and indigenous land management. These topics have inspired her to pursue opportunities in education and sustainability. She currently works at an organic farm and spends her free time hiking, painting, gardening, and working on creative projects! Heather Walker
Heather has been a nature lover since childhood. Growing up in the Central Valley, she spent countless hours camping and backpacking in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains and in canoes along the San Joaquin River. She spent summers in her teenage years working as a camp counselor at nature education camps. Her curiosity of the inner workings of the natural world led her to study Biochemistry at UC Santa Cruz. She worked in biotech research for 8 years in Santa Cruz, all while living deep in the redwood forest. Following her new career interests, she now lives in San Luis Obispo county pursuing education and experience in herbalism, holistic healthcare, and sustainable farming. She loves to read, practice chi gong, backpack, paint, and play music. |
Board of Directors
Tony Pastore
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Board Chair
Tony brings nearly 40 years of sustainability dedication and professional experience to serve One Cool Earth. He began planting fruit trees with his father as a child. Tony continued learning from his dad while designing and building solar energy prototypes in the early 1980s. His first business venture, Backyard Farms, was founded in 1992. Under the banner Ecologic Design, he continued to pioneer hybrid permaculture and restorative ecological landscape design and construction for a decade and half. He left his green civil engineering firm for a solar tech startup in 2010. Tony currently works in the electric energy space focusing his work on regional program design, resiliency and high tech grid edge and future grid technologies. He still loves planting trees and is thrilled to support One Cool Earth.
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Board Chair
Tony brings nearly 40 years of sustainability dedication and professional experience to serve One Cool Earth. He began planting fruit trees with his father as a child. Tony continued learning from his dad while designing and building solar energy prototypes in the early 1980s. His first business venture, Backyard Farms, was founded in 1992. Under the banner Ecologic Design, he continued to pioneer hybrid permaculture and restorative ecological landscape design and construction for a decade and half. He left his green civil engineering firm for a solar tech startup in 2010. Tony currently works in the electric energy space focusing his work on regional program design, resiliency and high tech grid edge and future grid technologies. He still loves planting trees and is thrilled to support One Cool Earth.
Victoria Carranza
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Board Member and 'Under the Trees' Program Facilitator
Victoria earned a B.S. in Natural Resources Management specializing in Community Planning & Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly. She was the former Education Director of One Cool Earth and before that a Garden Educator herself. She is honored to be working with the One Cool Earth team and community again. Victoria and her husband are raising their three children in northern SLO county and often enjoy wandering the local creek bed while tracking for animals and identifying plants. She is very active in the birth work community and runs her own business called The Gardening Doula.
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Board Member and 'Under the Trees' Program Facilitator
Victoria earned a B.S. in Natural Resources Management specializing in Community Planning & Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly. She was the former Education Director of One Cool Earth and before that a Garden Educator herself. She is honored to be working with the One Cool Earth team and community again. Victoria and her husband are raising their three children in northern SLO county and often enjoy wandering the local creek bed while tracking for animals and identifying plants. She is very active in the birth work community and runs her own business called The Gardening Doula.
Morgan Kavanaugh
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Board Member
Morgan has a degree in Environmental Science from UC Santa Barbara and a background in environmental education, with experience in curriculum development and instructional coaching in addition to her time spent in the private sector. Growing up in multiple spots along California’s coast, the Central Coast has always held a special place in her heart because of the community and the wide open spaces. Now, as a public school teacher, she shares her love for the environment by teaching Environmental Science and Biology. A big believer in local, sustainable living, she agrees with John Denver when he says, "I know what this country needs—homegrown tomatoes in every yard you see.” When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with her family, with sand between her toes or dirt under her fingers. As a board member of One Cool Earth, she’s excited to help empower communities through hands-on environmental education and create a sustainable future for all."
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Board Member
Morgan has a degree in Environmental Science from UC Santa Barbara and a background in environmental education, with experience in curriculum development and instructional coaching in addition to her time spent in the private sector. Growing up in multiple spots along California’s coast, the Central Coast has always held a special place in her heart because of the community and the wide open spaces. Now, as a public school teacher, she shares her love for the environment by teaching Environmental Science and Biology. A big believer in local, sustainable living, she agrees with John Denver when he says, "I know what this country needs—homegrown tomatoes in every yard you see.” When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with her family, with sand between her toes or dirt under her fingers. As a board member of One Cool Earth, she’s excited to help empower communities through hands-on environmental education and create a sustainable future for all."
Everett Kinkade Smet
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Board Member
Evie is a former OCE Garden Educator and Leadership Team Member who is happy to continue to support the organization as a member of the board. Everett holds a B.S. of Environmental Science from Santa Clara University. She is currently working in the financial services industry by day, and teaching ceramics and leading creativity workshops by night. She spends her free time making art, tending her garden, and exploring California's wild spaces with her husband and dog. Her passion for outdoor education and supporting our local youth make her an enthusiastic supporter of One Cool Earth's mission.
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Board Member
Evie is a former OCE Garden Educator and Leadership Team Member who is happy to continue to support the organization as a member of the board. Everett holds a B.S. of Environmental Science from Santa Clara University. She is currently working in the financial services industry by day, and teaching ceramics and leading creativity workshops by night. She spends her free time making art, tending her garden, and exploring California's wild spaces with her husband and dog. Her passion for outdoor education and supporting our local youth make her an enthusiastic supporter of One Cool Earth's mission.
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Rachel Whalen
[email protected] Board member Rachel earned her bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology with minors in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Cal Poly. Rachel is so grateful to have grown up on the Central Coast, being able to explore this beautiful land and all its open space has strengthened her deep love and connection to this special place that she is lucky to call home. She is now working as the Governmental Affairs Coordinator at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce where she continually advocates to make San Luis Obispo a better place to live, work, and play. In her free time you can find Rachel cooking, crocheting, and continuing to explore the outdoors. She is honored to be on the One Cool Earth board and support this incredible organization in their mission to connect our local children with their food and the land. |