Staff

With the Greenway Trust since: 2015

Jon leads the Greenway as Executive Director, working with the Board of Directors, staff, and partners to collaboratively conserve the Mountains to Sound Greenway landscape. Jon brings to the Greenway a unique blend of scientific understanding, strategic problem solving and communication skills. Before joining the Greenway Trust, he served as Chief Scientist for the World Wildlife Fund, and led a variety of strategy and conservation initiatives at The Nature Conservancy. While Jon enjoys traveling around the world to explore wild places, he always loves coming back home to Seattle and the Greenway landscape that he and his wife have called home for 20 years.

With the Greenway Trust since: 1995

Amy is the ace “catalyst convener” at the heart of the Greenway Trust’s collective-impact model. A single week may find her at a land use or transportation meeting in any of the communities in the Greenway, leading a tour for partners in the Middle Fork Valley, and coordinating board committees. Working closely with public officials, partner organizations, board members, and the entire staff, Amy operates at the hub of the Greenway coalition and brings more than two decades of experience working across the Greenway landscape. While her role requires her to spend a lot of time in conference rooms and city halls, Amy is happiest out in the Greenway, up a mountain or on a trail, way outside of cell phone range. She and her family enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and Amy is always looking for her next chance to grab a backpack and explore.

With the Greenway Trust since 2002

Tor is responsible for organizational operations (finance and human resources) as well as management of the Greenway Trust’s field programs (education, recreation, restoration, and volunteer programs). Tor grew up in Port Orchard, hiking and scrambling over the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas and got to know the Mountains to Sound Greenway through his role as Volunteer Coordinator for the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Tor began his career working in the communications arena before taking an interest in ecological restoration while with King County. Tor is an avid outdoorsman, who likes to hike, kayak, and ski, and loves to woodwork (hand-building several kayaks).

With the Greenway Trust since: 2022

As the Development & Operations Coordinator, Jamie (she/they) works at the intersection of both teams to aid in fundraising, management, and administration. Born and raised in California, she spent most of her time exploring different beaches, where she developed a deep love for the ocean and marine ecosystems. Since moving to Washington, she has been excited to explore the lush landscapes in the PNW. Jamie received a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Art from UC Santa Barbara while working in marine research, education, and BIPOC community resilience. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, trying new cuisines or lounging by a body of water.

With the Greenway Trust since: 2010; staff member since 2012

Mackenzie is responsible for all of the behind-the-scenes action in the Stewardship Program – grant writing and reporting, budget management, tracking projects, and providing assistance and support to the rest of the staff. Mackenzie started with the Greenway Trust as an intern on the Heritage Study project (the precursor to the National Heritage Area campaign), then served for a year as an AmeriCorps all-purpose Individual Placement with the Greenway Trust through the Washington Conservation Corps. When he’s not analyzing a spreadsheet, Mackenzie can be found biking, hiking, and pursuing other outdoor activities.

With the Greenway Trust since 2023

Emma Duckworth (she/her) is excited to  join the Greenway team as the Communications Intern for the 2023-2024 academic year! Emma is a senior at University of Washington in Seattle, earning a B.S. in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies. In her time at UW, she has developed a passion for science writing and community outreach. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in science communications, writing about conservation and educating diverse audiences about climate change research. In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time outdoors and trying out new coffee shops!

With the Greenway Trust since: 2019

As Communications Manager, Katie crafts and curates stories to engage with the public and our partners. With a degree in Strategic Communications and minors in Graphic Design and Professional Writing, she drives the strategy behind our messaging and tackles a wide variety of projects. Katie was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and attended college at The Ohio State University. She brings past experience working in the destination marketing industry and is especially excited to build momentum around the Greenway’s recent National Heritage Area designation. Katie enjoys traveling as often as possible and spending time outdoors with her husband Shane, whether that be hiking, camping, kayaking, biking, snowshoeing, or snowboarding.

With the Greenway Trust since 2022

Kate began her role as the Restoration Projects Manager with the Greenway Trust after working multiple seasons on the Restoration Crew and over a year as a Restoration Coordinator. She was born and raised in Seattle where she fell in love with learning about the plants and animals throughout the Pacific Northwest. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2018 with a degree in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management with a focus in Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture and completed the Wetland Science and Management Program in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music or going to shows, camping, and admiring cute plants and animals.

With the Greenway Trust since: 2019

Robyn manages fundraising operations, signature events, and a wide range of giving campaigns for the Greenway. She’s worked in a range of development roles for science and conservation-focused organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts, Thompson Island Outward Bound in the Boston Harbor Islands, and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. She has a B.A. in History from William Jewell College and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, with a background in Ancient Near Eastern religions and languages. Robyn’s love for nature grew from a childhood spent in Joshua Tree National Park, exploring the rolling hills of Missouri, and hiking the trails of New England. In her free time she enjoys trying new recipes, playing the flute, explaining how her degree relates to conservation, and discovering all that Washington has to offer with her family.

With the Greenway Trust since: 2016

Stephanie (she/her) manages Greenway Trust day-to-day business and people operations, with a focus on finance, benefits and human resources, and assists with board management and resources. A childhood of poking around creeks and tidepools inspired her to connect people with nature for years to come, earning a Bachelors in Environmental Education from Western Washington University in 2009. Stephanie began her conservation career on a Washington Conservation Corps crew, restoring salmon habitat in Whatcom County, and continued on with conservation work and outdoor education programs in the Puget Sound region until stepping into an administrative role with the Greenway Trust. In her spare time, Stephanie likes to travel, chase orcas by land, and throw the frisbee around with her dog.

With the Greenway Trust since: 2013

Becca (she/her) leads the Greenway Trust’s environmental education program, which engages 4^th-12^th graders in classroom lessons, field investigations, restoration projects, and paid summer internships. She earned B.A. degrees from Western Washington University in Environmental Education and Spanish. Spending her childhood exploring the Pacific Northwest’s mossy trails, rocky beaches, and forested mountains inspired in Becca a deep-rooted incentive to inspect environmental systems and share that knowledge. She hopes to help equip and inspire young people to be caring, compassionate stewards of the environment.

With the Greenway Trust since 2023

As the Greenway’s Community Partnerships & Projects Manager, Chris (he/him) works primarily in the urban centers west of the Cascades connecting communities to the Greenway. He spends most of his time building and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations and finding opportunities for collaboration. Chris was born and raised in Houston and went to The University of Texas at Austin, but he now calls the Pacific Northwest home. In his free time, Chris enjoys tide-pooling, stargazing, hammocking along Lake Washington, and playing board games with friends.

With the Greenway Trust since 2023

Rosie Llewellyn (she/her) is thrilled to be at the Greenway as a Restoration Coordinator! Born in Haiti and raised in the Pacific Northwest, her love for the outdoors was sparked by her natural curiosity about the environment. Following her AA degree at Olympic College, she pursued the practice of yoga, completing a 500 Hour RYT with a focus on the mind-body connection to the earth. After nearly a decade of entrepreneurial charisma, she relocated to Haiti to participate in Agroforestry & Syntropic Agriculture efforts, where she worked with local communities to enhance land and food security through sustainable practices. Upon her return to the States, she joined the Washington Service Corps on the Stewardship Associate team, supporting ecological restoration and land management initiatives across the Puget Sound region. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, backpacking, skiing, fishing, and being a proud plant mama.

With the Greenway Trust since 2017

As the Kittitas Programs Senior Manager in upper Kittitas County, Nicky collaborates with organizations, individuals, and agencies to improve recreational access and engage communities in stewardship of their lands and waters. She facilitates projects like Towns to Teanaway, the East Cascades Recreation Partnership, and the Teanaway Community Forest Goal 5 Group. Nicky’s past experience includes leading community outreach and advocacy for the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, working as a naturalist and environmental educator in Miami, Florida, and coordinating volunteer efforts for animal services organizations.

With the Greenway Trust since 2022

As the Greenway Trust’s Volunteer Coordinator, Sornesarwanh (Swan) is responsible for engaging with the public and coordinating volunteer projects at ecological restoration sites throughout the Greenway. Sornesarwanh first joined the Greenway Trust as a Restoration Crew member in 2020 after moving from Maryland. She received a degree in Biology and a minor in Geography from the University of South Carolina, and has spent the last few years in Washington exploring its natural and diverse landscapes. When not working, Sornesarwanh is probably increasing her Spotify minute count, getting into new hobbies, or basking in the sun.

With the Greenway Trust since 2021

As the Teanaway Community Forest’s engagement coordinator, Vince (ze/zir) collaborates with land managers, organizations, and individuals to build greater community involvement in the Teanaway. Ze organizes volunteer opportunities, educational events, and outreach efforts, and zir work includes facilitating the Teanaway Advisory Committee Goal 5 Group. If you’d like to learn more about the Teanaway Community Forest’s history, current management, and ongoing restoration projects, please reach out! Vince’s past experience includes facilitating art workshops for incarcerated individuals; supporting the digital humanities publication Feral Atlas, a virtual un-mapping project about the intersections of human structures and the environment; and conducting semi-structured interviews with Americans about their experiences during the early COVID-19 lockdowns. Ze also writes mediocre poetry about zir favorite area, which, by the happiest of circumstances, just happens to be the Teanaway.

With the Greenway Trust since 2022

Shenise Ramirez (they/them) weaves stories out of the symbiotic relationships the Greenway welds between humans, animals, and plant life. Before landing at the Greenway Trust, they spent seven years backpacking from newsrooms to mountains on the East Coast, looking for inspiration outside the range of a Slack ping. Shenise relocated to the Seattle area after falling in love with Washington’s rich natural history and its residents’ commitment to preserving it. With a BA in Journalism from SUNY Purchase, they use multimedia storytelling to translate research into stories that bring communities behind the scenes of solutions-based environmental science. They believe intersectional storytelling creates fertile ground for past transgressions to grow into an environmentally just future.

With the Greenway Trust since 2022

Michael joined the Greenway Trust as Restoration Coordinator in 2022. He moved from Yakima to Seattle to obtain his B.S. degree in Environmental Science and Resource Management from the University of Washington. Michael brings experience leading restoration crews on private and public lands in Washington, academic knowledge in the environmental and forestry fields, and community engagement expertise through his internship at Trees for Seattle. His first experience with the Greenway Trust came as an AmeriCorps Member in 2019, assisting with restoration projects and volunteer events. In his spare time, Michael loves camping and hiking in national parks, biking on urban trails in Seattle, playing sports with friends, and rooting for the Seattle Seahawks.

With the Greenway Trust since 2018

Lindsay is excited to be back at the Greenway as the Education Coordinator! Born and raised in Virginia, she moved out to Seattle in 2018 to serve an AmeriCorps term with the Greenway as an Education Associate. Inevitably, she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to stick around, working as a science educator at a micro-school focused on experiential learning, and later returning to the Greenway as a seasonal Educator. She earned a B.S. Degree in Environmental Resources Management from Virginia Tech in 2012 and a Master of Natural Resources Degree through Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability in 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and growing her own food, birding, hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring new places.

Mike manages the Greenway Trust’s capital recreation projects, working with partnering nonprofits, government agencies, crews and volunteers on building and maintaining trails, trailheads and other recreation facilities. Mike has over two decades of experience in trail project design and implementation in the region. Before joining the Greenway Trust he worked as a teacher in the public schools and with other environmental non-profits. When not hiking, building, skiing or biking on trails, Mike enjoys teaching young people about the outdoors, and the occasional carpentry project.

With the Greenway Trust since 2017

Caroline joined the Greenway Trust team after a year on a Washington Conservation Corps restoration crew for Snohomish County Surface Water Management. She received a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont, and has spent the past two years learning all there is to learn about the Pacific Northwest flora and fauna. While Caroline loves connecting with volunteers, she also loves spending time hiking, biking, cooking (and eating) delicious food with friends, knitting, and wood burning designs into reclaimed wood.

With the Greenway Trust since 2011

Mike Woodsum is the Director of Development at the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. He has spent fifteen years fundraising for nonprofits in the Seattle area, and identifies the Greenway’s balanced mission and pragmatic approach as the perfect fit for his personal priorities. Mike works closely with staff leadership and board members to oversee all fundraising efforts by the Greenway Trust. When he isn’t raising money for the Greenway, Mike is often out exploring its rivers, trails, and alpine lakes as an avid fly fisherman. Mike lives in Edmonds and has a young daughter.

With the Greenway Trust since 2018

Katy is responsible for coordinating projects at ecological restoration sites throughout the Greenway. She first experienced the wonders of the Pacific Northwest ecology backpacking on the Olympic Peninsula in high school. In college, she studied Biology & Environmental Studies at Lewis & Clark College. She brings experience in ecological restoration with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in San Francisco, the SDSU Research Foundation in San Diego, and most recently as an AmeriCorps Crew Lead for EarthCorps. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the Puget Sound and learning more about the flora of the Pacific Northwest.