MEET
THE
TEAM
We're a passionate group of policy experts and outdoor enthusiasts working to improve environmental and democratic outcomes in Utah. We live, work, and play in the places we endeavor to protect, from San Juan County and the Navajo Nation, to Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front.
David Garbett
Co Director
Father of two, former mayoral candidate, mostly mustachioed, avid backcountry skier/splitboarder, and suffering the effects of too much pre-teen pop exposure.​
TJ Ellerbeck
Co Director
Lover of Utah’s Dark Sky places, overly enthusiastic cat collector, board game connoisseur, excited about easy hikes and tough political campaigns, and cheerleader for (almost) all things Utah.
Piper Christian
Air Quality & Climate Policy Associate
Lifelong Utahn, avid fan of kayaking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and roller blading, and enthusiastic climate and air quality advocate.​
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Greg Yerkes
Operations Manager
Gardening geek, mountain man, desert dude, cat co-parent, baker of breads, Utah geography nerd. If its in Utah, chances are I've been there.​​
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Alma Baste
Public Lands Policy Associate
Half-decent sewist, obsessed rock climber, cat mom, lover of fantasy books, and has a habit of crying while looking at Utah's landscapes.​
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Kate Steinicke
Development Director
Book nerd, baking enthusiast, boulderer, backpacker, urban planning appreciator, and cat mom to a gremlin. Deep love for Utah summers. Passionate about work and strategies that uplift people and planet.
Dalene Redhorse
Field Organizer
Proud Diné woman, mother of four, Naali to two handsome boys, owners of two dogs, two cats and a horse. Enjoys trail rides, softball, NFL Football, cooking for guests, and loves her Denver Broncos.
Chandler Rosenberg
Great Salt Lake Policy Associate
City Creek Canyon explorer, photographer, mushroom forager, and local food lover. Passionate about civic engagement and place-based systemic change.​
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Nat Williams
Democracy Policy Associate
Parent to one mischievous cat. Lover of hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, reading, and crocheting. You'll be hard-pressed to find someone more excited about voting.
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Travis Suite
Elections Manager
Mountain runner, clean air lover, snowboarder, soccer enthusiast, and proud dog dad, dedicated to keeping Utah wild.
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Samantha Pensari
Energy Policy Associate
Dog mom, plant lover, big foodie, gardening queen, hiker, book lover, Utah local, passionate about the environment.
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Lenise Peterman
Rural Director
Passionate about rural revitilization efforts, bringing organization to chaos and building community. Art lover and river restoration nerd.​
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Billy Palmer
Community Engagement Organizer
Dad of three, bike rider, comedy addict, music is my love language, swing dancer, river floater, moon follower, live performances fanatic, reader of mostly nonfiction and biographies, movie buff, documentary geek, community builder.
Rae Oquirrh Dial
Director of Communications
Word nerd, bike packer, red rock worshipper. Always down for uphill battles. Believer in science and ceremony, action and awe. Hypewoman for hope in hard times.
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