• Stephanie Antinoro

    on September 17, 2019

    BA, University of New Hampshire (English) MA, Middlebury Institute of International Studies (International Environmental Policy) MA, Middlebury Institute of International Studies (Public Administration) Stephanie grew up in southern New Hampshire, where she…


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  • Isabel Luevano

    on November 24, 2021

    BS, Sonoma State University (Marine Biology) Isabel moved to Sonoma County as a child and quickly fell in love with the local wildlife and environment. Having explored much of California…


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  • Karen Arrington

    on April 13, 2023

    Karen, who grew up in Tennessee, brings over 12 years of diverse experience in the nonprofit sector to her role at Pepperwood, with a specific focus on development, volunteer…


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  • Hailey Styskal

    on October 2, 2024

    BA, Chico State University (Communications) Hailey, born and raised in the beautiful landscapes of Sonoma County, has always had a deep affection for her surroundings. Growing up just 15 minutes…


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  • Michael Gillogly

    on February 7, 2016

    BA, CA State University, Sacramento (Environmental Studies) Michael first arrived at Pepperwood in 1994, taking on the role of Land Steward and Resident Biologist for the California Academy of Sciences,…


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  • Ashton Figaro

    on July 24, 2026

    From a young age, Ash cultivated a deep appreciation for the natural world, often spending his formative years exploring the diverse landscapes around him. His journey into the realm…


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  • Alexander Ockenden

    on July 22, 2026

    Zander began his journey in natural resources at Santa Rosa Junior College, where he successfully completed the comprehensive Wildfire Resiliency Program. This program provided him with a robust foundation…


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  • Devyn Friedfel

    on March 16, 2017

    BA, UC Santa Cruz (Environmental Studies and Economics) California State Certified Burn Boss, as of 2022 MS, California State University, Chico (Wildland Management) Devyn Friedfel was born and raised in the Russian…


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  • Sonja Barringer

    on January 15, 2016

    Career Certificate, SRJC (Natural Resource Management and Watershed Management) Sonja’s early years in the picturesque Black Forest of Germany instilled in her a deep and abiding love for nature. Surrounded…


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  • Laura Ward

    on October 2, 2024

    PhD, UC Berkeley (Environmental Science, Policy, and Management) Dr. Laura Ward (she, her, hers) is a cross-disciplinary researcher, connector, and facilitator in the sustainability space. With a research background spanning…


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