Kelly Herbinson Executive Director

Kelly Herbinson has over 20 years of experience working in service of the Mojave Desert region as a conservationist, ecologist, and storyteller. Kelly worked for more than a decade as a field biologist with desert tortoises at the intersection of endangered species recovery and renewable energy development in the Mojave Desert and has dedicated her career to understanding and safeguarding one of North America’s most misunderstood and ecologically rich landscapes.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution, and a Master of Science in Ecology and Systematics, where her award-winning thesis explored how climate influences the behavior of desert harvester ants. Driven by a passion for connecting people to place through storytelling, she later earned an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing and works to foster deeper relationships between humans and the natural world.

Kelly has served as Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust since 2021 and was a board member from 2013-2021.

Robyn Grace Chief of Staff

Robyn serves as the Chief of Staff, a role that brings structure to big ideas and momentum to daily work. Robyn serves as a guide, coach, and mentor to the staff, helping each team member gain the clarity, tools, and encouragement they need to do their best work. Her mission is simple: to help the team wake up inspired, feel safe and brave at work, and return home feeling fulfilled at the end of the day.

With a background in physical geography (B.A., Summa Cum Laude; M.A., with Distinction in Major), Robyn has spent her career navigating the landscapes of leadership, operations, and organizational health. Just as a geographer studies the forces that shape the land, she is endlessly curious about the forces that shape teams—how people work best, what helps them thrive, and how to remove obstacles so they can move forward with confidence. She is drawn to clarity, structure, and simplicity, believing that good systems create the space for people to do their most meaningful work.

Robyn is also a problem-solver at heart, comfortable addressing challenges head-on and guiding the team through complex decisions with practicality and care. She believes that strong organizations are built on trust, focus, and clear communication, and she works relentlessly to ensure that every staff member feels informed, supported, and empowered.

Jake Wilson Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Jake has 15 years of experience financial leadership spanning industries such as logistics, auto finance, higher education, farmed animal welfare, and environmental non-governmental organizations. He is an expert in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, planning, analysis, and process improvement. In addition to an MBA from Texas A&M, Jake has been active in expanding his environmental knowledge base. He has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Natural Resources. Before coming to MDLT, Jake worked in Global Marketing for The Nature Conservancy. He has also served as the Director of Finance for Mercy for Animals and Iowa State University. In his free time, you will find him out enjoying nature, on a road trip, doing schoolwork, or spending time volunteering at a farmed animal sanctuary. He is passionate about the environment and is excited to be a part of the important work happening at MDLT.

Jessica Dacey Director of Communications & Public Engagement

Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Jessica’s first job out of university was to manage an English newspaper in Mongolia. It was a deep-dive into the art of storytelling and kickstarted a career that would include reporting and editing for the BBC, The Guardian and the Swiss public broadcaster. Along the way, she specialized in climate change and podcasts. She joined MDLT’s communications team in 2017 and is passionate about the role the organization plays in safeguarding the desert for future generations.

Jessica Graybill Content Manager

An artist of many mediums with a particular fondness for ceramics, Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from California State University, Channel Islands and brings her creative background to MDLT’s communications and evolving visual identity. Jessica’s love of nature was born in the Pacific Ocean. Raised in Lāhainā, Maui, her formative years were spent exploring beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests, observing the unique biodiversity of the many ecosystems throughout Hawai’i. She’s thrilled to work in service of desert conservation, as the sweeping views and fascinating wildlife have long inspired and invigorated her creative spirit.

Ella DeMaria Social Media Coordinator

Ella is a transgender writer, photographer, and nature-lover who grew up in Goleta, California. She first traveled to the Mojave Desert in her 20s and has followed its call ever since. Ella holds a B.A. in English & Comparative Literary Studies from Occidental College. Her adventurous career has included roles as a Park Ranger for Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, a journalist for the Santa Barbara Independent, and as a background actor on numerous TV shows.

Krystian Lahage Public Policy Officer

Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Krystian graduated from California State University Long Beach with Bachelor’s degrees in Geography and History. After graduation, he served in the office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein as her senior field representative for Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties covering desert conservation, wildfire, and water issues. He most recently worked as a Legislative Affairs Manager for the County of Orange. In his spare time, he enjoys backpacking with his dog, nature photography, and playing guitar. The desert has served as a source of inspiration for Krystian and he is passionate about reaching policy outcomes that will permanently enshrine this special place.

Michelle Benedum Public Policy Analyst

Michelle holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder and has a diverse research background spanning the United States. Throughout her career, Michelle has conducted research on forest biomass energy, community-based conservation in Hawai’i, and, most recently, served as a consultant for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ West Coast Region, assessing the impacts of offshore aquaculture on endangered species. Michelle’s path has taken her across the country, and she now finds herself in the high desert of Twentynine Palms, following military orders that brought her husband to the area. She combines her academic expertise with a passion for local conservation, supporting the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s mission to protect and restore the unique desert ecosystems of the region.

Steve Woodall Development Manager

Steve grew up in South Texas and comes to us from San Antonio. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio. With his wife, Kathy, taking a position at Joshua Tree National Park, they quickly fell in love with the people and the land of their new home. Steve brings with him 13 years of non-profit philanthropic, membership and engagement experience along with an enthusiastic desire to learn from and become a part of the MDLT community. Steve is a beginner birder and both he, his wife and their crazy dogs enjoy hiking, biking and the outdoors.

Sophia Felix Development Assistant

Sophia grew up in the Coachella Valley and has always felt a deep connection to the desert communities she calls home. With over six years of experience in local government, she started her career in Riverside County politics, where she led a youth council dedicated to community improvement through service projects, civic engagement, and building strong partnerships that made a lasting local impact. Her work later took her into the Building and Planning Departments, where she gained valuable insight into how cities grow and evolve. That experience—combined with her love for the desert—eventually brought her to Yucca Valley, where she continues to focus on meaningful work that supports people and the places they care about. When she’s not working, you can usually find Sophia out on a hike, getting lost in a good book, or volunteering with local animal rescue groups.

Dustin Scott Acquisitions Manager

Dustin is responsible for facilitating land transactions for MDLT. After spending time throughout all of Southern California, he and his family settled in the Morongo Basin five years ago. Dustin began to volunteer with MDLT in September 2018 and after over 250 hours, he was brought on as a full-time member of the Acquisitions team. Dustin was inspired by the MDLT Team and their passion for preserving the natural environment and beautiful views surrounding the area they live.

Brad Hudson Acquisitions Coordinator

Originally from West Texas, Brad attended college and graduate school in Los Angeles, where he turned his love of art into a career working for and around some of LA’s most recognizable art galleries. After a career in the art world, Brad decided he wanted to be around more open and natural space, moving to the low desert where he gained extensive experience in real estate and a deep appreciation for the unique environment and stunning landscapes of the Mojave Desert and beyond. Brad brings this passion to his key role in MDLT's land acquisition and protection efforts.

Connor Phillips Wyss Fellow, Conservation Strategy and Acquisitions

Growing up in the Southern Appalachian forests and rivers of North Carolina, Connor developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gaining a BA in Geography and a BA in Environmental Studies. During his time there, he gained an interdisciplinary understanding of conservation, sustainability, energy, and ecology, along with field research experience; including a fall spent in Highlands North Carolina, flying hot dogs on a drone to test MOTUS Wildlife Tracking Towers, and a summer at a ranch in Tulare County studying anthropogenic impacts on herpetofauna. Now experiencing the desert for the first time, Connor is eager to learn and experience the land and apply his experience to the mission of protecting it.

Sarah Bliss Director of Community Conservation Initiatives

Sarah has lived in Southern California all her life and has spent the last decade working in museums, historic preservation, and environmental management. She received her B.A. in Anthropology and received certifications in GIS. While working on postgrad studies, she was drawn to the California desert and immersed herself in the community and organizations in the Morongo Basin. Working for the last seven years in Tribal Historic Preservation and with Indigenous-led organizations, she strives to connect and center Indigenous knowledge and Western sciences. She lives in the Coachella Valley with her husband and two cats, Mr. Whiskers and Moves.

Mackenzie Nelson Volunteer Program Manager

Mackenzie was born in Arizona but spent most of her childhood on the Big Island of Hawai’i. She moved to southern California to attend the University of Redlands, where she graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Spatial Studies and a master's certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mackenzie brings heartfelt passion and conservation experience to MDLT. She has worked with people of all ages in outdoor excursions and environmental education, from elementary school students to lifelong learners! In her free time, Mackenzie loves to read, crochet, travel, hike, ski, and spend time in nature with her loved ones. She currently lives in Twentynine Palms with her husband, their two dogs, Remy and Olive, and Miss Piggy, a Mojave desert tortoise.

Morelia “Ruby” Gamino Community Outreach Representative

Morelia (a.k.a Ruby) was born in eastern New Mexico, grew up near the border of southern Arizona, and now resides in southern California. After participating in MDLT’s Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave (WISDOM) internship with the 2025 Afton Canyon Bioblitz cohort, Ruby joined our team as Field Technician and then moved into the role of Community Outreach Representative, where she works with volunteers to maintain preservation efforts and helps to educate our communities about the desert. Ruby graduated from Copper Mountain Community College with an Associate of Science degree in Biology and is an aspiring shark biologist. In her free time, she enjoys watching shark documentaries, reading, hiking, photographing nature, and spending time with her husband and pets. 

Kristina Drake Director of Conservation Ecology

Kristina has 25+ years of experience working as an ecologist throughout the southwestern United States. She holds a PhD in Ecology jointly from the University of California-Davis and San Diego State University and has a diverse background with research, sensitive species management, and habitat restoration practices. Before joining MDLT, Kristina served as the Desert Tortoise Recovery Coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and as a Biologist and Researcher with the U.S. Geological Survey. Much of her work focused on sensitive wildlife populations that were experiencing rapid landscape and environmental change. She is dedicated to finding creative solutions that promote the functionality and resiliency of landscapes in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts and has a personal interest in the conservation and species recovery of the Mojave desert tortoise. Kristina’s work with MDLT is aimed at coordinating and advancing larger landscape initiatives such as the interagency Recovery and Sustainment Partnership (RASP) and Mojave Desert Sentinel Landscape Program (MDSL) as well as enhancing the stewardship and functionality of conservation lands managed by MDLT.

Alex Boice Lands Manager

Alex grew up in Twentynine Palms and returns in hopes to help preserve the area with MDLT. He possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from California State University San Bernardino. He has experience in outdoor education of 4th-12th grades with STEM curriculum. Before that he was an Assistant Lead Field Botany Technician with Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden within the Angeles National Forest. Alex also served as an Ecological Restoration Intern with the U.S. Forest Service and a California Spotted Owl Technician in the Eldorado National Forest. Alex looks to share the passion of the California Deserts and outdoors to convey its importance.

Kayla Thompson Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Kayla was raised in Yucca Valley where she spent her childhood camping in Joshua Tree National Park and growing a passion for the local desert ecology. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Northern Arizona University where she focused her courses around various natural resource topics. After graduating college, she worked with the U.S. Forest Service as a Biological Science Technician at the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas. During this time, she surveyed for endangered plant species and provided pollinator program support for the endemic Mt. Charleston blue butterfly. She moved back to Yucca Valley in 2023 to continue her conservation career back in the place where it all began. In her free time, she enjoys hiking around the desert with her dogs and discovering new books to read.

Clay Noss Recovery and Sustainment Partnership (RASP) Coordinator

Clay is a desert ecologist and herpetologist who uses a combination of observational and experimental approaches to address fundamental questions in ecology and conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental, Science, Policy and Management from the University of California – Berkeley. As coordinator for the interagency Recovery and Sustainment Partnership (RASP), he prioritizes science driven, effective conservation actions that support desert tortoise populations in the western Mojave. His Ph.D. work, exploring the ecological consequences of changes in species diversity in White Sands, New Mexico, allowed him to delve into his love of deserts and reptiles. His interest in the Mojave and desert tortoises was sparked as a postdoctoral scholar at University of California – Riverside’s Center for Conservation Biology. Sharing this passion with others through teaching (lecturer in Regenerative Studies at California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, teaching assistant at University of California – Berkeley), mentorship and outreach is a cornerstone of his work.

Zoe Stephens Conservation Ecologist Specialist II

Zoe has worked across western landscapes as a wildlife biologist and ecologist, from the Mojave and Great Basin Deserts to the Oregon coast. She has spent time working with a variety of federal agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Department of Agriculture research station, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Regional National Wildlife Refuge. She graduated with dual honors degrees in Wildlife Biology and Environmental Biology from Keystone College in Pennsylvania. Zoe brings a diverse background of protocol development, monitoring, research, and desert restoration skills to her role at MDLT. Her work is focused on understanding how wildlife interacts with the landscape, and the planning and implementation of effective conservation strategies. Zoe has a special fondness for rare desert annual wildflowers and the charismatic Mojave ground squirrel.

John Sullivan Conservation Ecologist Specialist I

John grew up in Buffalo, NY and attended the University at Buffalo. After deciding he wanted to work in the natural resources field, he moved to Fort Collins, Colorado to attend Colorado State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management and a minor in Conservation Biology. While in Colorado he worked for the CSU Environmental Learning Center, teaching outdoor education programs for kids in grades K-12. He then went on to work for both the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management as a wildland firefighter throughout the Rocky Mountain area. In 2025 he moved on to work for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in Crescent City, California, working on numerous invasive plant projects and fish spawning surveys. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his two dogs. He developed a passion for the high desert while working as a firefighter in Moab.

Patrick Emblidge Associate Director of Plant Conservation Programs

Patrick is an ecologist with a passion for understanding and conserving the flora, fauna, and habitats of arid lands. His first introduction to the Mojave Desert was during his Master’s Degree program, studying Gila monster habitat suitability and thermal ecology in the red cliffs of southwestern Utah. Following his graduate program, he spent 8 years at the USGS in Las Vegas primarily focused on desert tortoise movement ecology and contact network research. He is returning ‘home’ to the Mojave from Oregon, where he studied restoration and native vegetation of the shrub-steppe and was the data manager for the Northwest Bat Hub.

Corina Godoy Seed Collections Manager

Corina holds a B.S. from Humboldt State University in Environmental Science Management with an emphasis in ecological restoration and a minor in Botany. Corina possesses a wide range of professional experience, most recently serving as a Seasonal Naturalist at the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area. Prior to that she served as a Research Assistant or a Biological Science Aid with the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, the Chicago Botanic Garden, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Ashley Soto Field Supervisor - Native Seed Program

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolutionary Science from UCLA where she also joined a lab researching California quail gene flow. She has held a variety of field-based positions beginning as a technician for the Great Basin Institute tracking greater sage-grouse leks. She has also worked as a technician for Monarch Joint Venture, travelling across the state of California conducting habitat monitoring of monarch butterflies. Her work in the desert began as a biological consultant for a solar site in Adelanto, California. From there, her love for the desert took her to the U.S. Geological Survey office in Boulder City, Nevada where she worked on a variety of restoration and plant conservation projects. She is happy to be a part of the MDLT team where she can continue to explore her love for the Mojave, conservation, and all things plants.

Kyra Santa Cruz Seed Bank Technician II

Kyra grew up in Perris, California and has always been fond of the natural world, specifically all things leafy, spiny, creepy, and crawly. She holds a B.S. in Entomology from UC Davis focusing on the intersection of plants and insects. She went on to work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) earning experience with pest insects and the California State Collection of Arthropods (CSCA). Most recently she has worked with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Albany on biological control of invasive weeds using insects as a means of management. In her free time, she loves to hike, garden, play video games, and do whatever arts and crafts she’s currently in the mood for. She’s honored to be part of the mission to protect the Mojave Desert and its diverse menagerie of amazing plants and creatures. Nowhere else on earth makes her feel more alive, more humbled, and most at home.

Anthony Rondon Seed Bank Technician I

Anthony is an early career ecologist who grew up in Riverside county. He earned his Bachelors in Science in Environmental Biology from California Polytechnic University, Pomona with an emphasis in ecology, conservation, and biodiversity. He worked in a restoration ecology lab during the majority of his undergraduate studies participating in post-fire and granivory research studies. His professional experience began when he participated in invasive reed (Phragmites australis) control project with the United States Geological Survey at the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Returning to his home of Southern California, he worked alongside the United States Forest Service in Big Bear through the Conservation & Land Management internship program, gaining additional experience in restoration, native plant identification, and seed collection. He hopes to bring all his experience together to serve and learn from the Mojave Desert as best he can.  

Lenna Pettersson Nursery Manager

Lenna grew up in Joshua Tree then went off to college in Sweden where she graduated from Malmö University with a bachelor’s degree in Interactive Design. She also possesses a Horticulture Certificate from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lenna’s experience includes working as a Plant buyer for a retail nursery, a Nature Garden Program Assistant with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and as a Front Office Assistant with the Theodore Payne Foundation. In addition, Lenna has served as a volunteer with the Huntington Botanical Gardens and as an intern with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lenna and her family recently moved back to her hometown, right here in Joshua Tree.

Izabel Martinez Production Assistant II

Izabel grew up in the low desert region of Desert Hot Springs before moving to San Diego to attend University, where she received a B.S. in Ecology with a course focus on conservation and insect/plant diversity. As well as completing a M.S. in Biology, studying native squash bees and generalist honeybees. During her academic career she gained experience working as a Research Assistant studying the relationships between plants and pollinators with regards to climate change. Since working with squash they have become her favorite plant and flower, but desert holly is a close second.

Melanie Schlueter Production Assistant/Seed Bank Technician

Melanie completed her bachelor's degree in "International Forest Ecosystem Management" at the University for Sustainable Development in Germany. In addition to German forestry, nature conservation and global forest disturbances caused by climate change were among the main topics of her studies. After graduating she started a Junior Specialist position in the Safford Lab for Vegetation and Fire Ecology at UC Davis. Though forest ecosystems have been the focus of her career, moving to California piqued her interest in other ecosystems. To expand her ecological knowledge, she started the "Desert Studies Certificate" at Copper Mountain College in Joshua Tree. Her goal is to support ecosystem resiliency through applied science, fieldwork, and the development of sustainable land management strategies.

Audrey Johnson Nursery Technician

Born and raised in the Mojave Desert, Audrey joined the nursery team to stay connected to the desert and gain hands-on experience while pursuing her degree in math and science liberal arts. Her favorite native plant is the Abutilon palmeri for its fuzzy leaves and its adorable heart-shaped seeds, which remind her of the resilient beauty in the desert. Audrey enjoys spending her days learning about plant ecology and is grateful for the opportunity to help support MDLT’s mission of while growing her skills and knowledge. She is proud to be part of a place that helps care for the people and plants of this region.

Joelle Hazher Grants Administrator

Joelle was born and raised in Joshua Tree where her love for open spaces and desert conservation took root.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and holds an interdisciplinary understanding of conservation, sustainable resource management, and physical interactions between society and the natural environment.

Joelle’s previous work experience has been rooted in environmental education, where she served part-time as an assistant outdoor rock-climbing guide, and seasonally led a Youth Conservation Corps crew through trail construction projects in Joshua Tree National Park. Joelle joined the MDLT team over four years ago in the natural resources department and has recently transitioned to the grants department. She is finding deep satisfaction in interdepartmental collaboration and using her foundational knowledge in natural resources to hone her technical writing, project management, and state and federal grant administration skills.

Jake Wilson Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Jake has 15 years of experience financial leadership spanning industries such as logistics, auto finance, higher education, farmed animal welfare, and environmental non-governmental organizations. He is an expert in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, planning, analysis, and process improvement. In addition to an MBA from Texas A&M, Jake has been active in expanding his environmental knowledge base. He has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Natural Resources. Before coming to MDLT, Jake worked in Global Marketing for The Nature Conservancy. He has also served as the Director of Finance for Mercy for Animals and Iowa State University. In his free time, you will find him out enjoying nature, on a road trip, doing schoolwork, or spending time volunteering at a farmed animal sanctuary. He is passionate about the environment and is excited to be a part of the important work happening at MDLT.

Lani Brown Director of Operations & Human Resources

Lani has had a varied career working in human resources for over 20 years. She began her career working with two different insurance companies in Fort Worth, Texas, and worked in a consulting capacity assisting small businesses with their human resource management needs. Prior to joining MDLT, Lani served as the human resource manager for a local water district. Her background in human resources includes employment policy development and administration, benefits administration, staff training and development, recruiting, payroll management, and other employment law and employee relations issues. Lani is highly effective at incorporating creative leadership skills to achieve business objectives. She holds the highly regarded professional designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Raechel McClellan Human Resources Specialist & Events Coordinator

Raechel possesses a wealth of experience in the areas of administration, customer service, and human resource management. She studied Fine Arts Photography at Columbia College in Chicago. Most recently, she worked with Three Floyds Brewing in Munster, Indiana for eight years, starting as a server and working her way up to Human Resource Manager during her tenure there. Raechel and her partner have vacationed in Joshua Tree three times and on their last visit, they decided to take the leap and relocate to the hi-desert. She enjoys painting, hiking, reading and playing the piano and guitar. When they decided to move to the hi-desert, Raechel had a goal of starting her next chapter working in a job that fed her passion for conservation and sustainability. She says her greatest joy is to help people.

Zoe Dagan Finance and Operations Analyst

Zoe is a homegrown Californian, an ecologist by training, and a generalist by nature. Her circuitous journey to MDLT began in science and academia where she managed education programs, honed her skills as a naturalist, and worked as an ocean-going research technician. She then shifted into hospitality and tourism, where she taught scuba diving, managed an off-grid island resort, and directed operations for a sailing company in Belize. In 2020 she started in software and technology, helping to build two startups from the ground up. Zoe is most energized when leveraging her broad and deep experiences to support the people powering science and conservation initiatives that have positive ripples in the world.

Ally Xiong Data Systems Manager

Ally is an ecologist with over 10 years of experience conducting field and academic research on various species in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, the Desert Southwest, and southern Texas. She has significant experience with desert tortoise species, having assisted with numerous studies, surveys, and monitoring projects in California, Nevada, and surrounding areas. Ally worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for projects such as management of non-native species and studies on desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert. She also worked as a consulting biologist working with renewable energy projects, monitored seeps and springs, and conducted species surveys on endemic species in southern Nevada. Ally's dual training includes the training in, and application of, geographic information systems (GIS), data manipulation and analysis. She has organized, managed, applied quality control, analyzed, and written report summaries for large, multi-year datasets. She is excited to help support MDLT's mission with her knowledge and experience in the Mojave Desert and database management skills.

John Simpson President
Founding member of MDLT, real estate executive

Steve Hely Vice President
Television writer, author, and co-host of The Great Debates podcast

Geary Hund Secretary
Former California Desert and Monuments Program Director for the Wilderness Society, retired senior wildlife biologist for US Fish and Wildlife, and former MDLT Executive Director

Abdel Reid Treasurer
Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Jacobs and Reid

Peter Brooks Director
Former marine, water industry executive, and defense writer

Gwen Barker Director
Rimrock Ranch Owner and marketing extraordinaire

Robyn Helmlinger Director
Partner with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Ron Radziner Director
Architect and Design Partner at Marmol Radziner