Staff Members

With over ten years of experience in natural resources education and over five years in public school classrooms as a credentialed teacher, Jennifer has developed curriculums, trained educators, and facilitated career pathways for students in schools that serve low socio-economic student groups. She has also designed program surveys and collected data on public awareness of environmental issues and used those findings to create municipal and county-wide multimedia outreach campaigns.

Sofia combines her passion for teaching and nature to inspire a deeper connection to the outdoors. With a Master’s in Environmental Education from Southern Oregon University and six years of classroom experience, she educates people of all ages on local ecology. Her curriculum development includes live prescribed fire lessons, ecosystem restoration, water and soil testing, and sustainable systems like solar ovens, fostering hands-on learning and community engagement.

Ben brings a wealth of teaching experience and passion for the outdoors to his role with SOFRC. His journey into education began as an NSF GK-12 STEM Fellow, where he developed a passion for engaging students in STEM learning and fostering curiosity about the natural world. He has worked in both high school and middle school classrooms and as an informal educator with Sierra Nevada Journeys.

As Program Manager, Bella coordinates with partners and community stakeholders, plans events, and helps manage SOFRC's grants. Bella has six years of experience in the social science field, conducting qualitative research throughout her two degrees. She attended Davidson College for her bachelor's in environmental and social science, then went to the University of Southern Mississippi for her master's in environmental policy, specializing in Emergency Management. She has served on several DEIJ boards and planned many events for various functions.

Dylan brings over 20 years of forest management experience to his role at SOFRC, including work as a wildland firefighter, arborist, and silvicultural technician. He holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/Biology from Southern Oregon University, with a Certificate in Geospatial Science, and completed graduate work in wildland fire management at the University of Montana. At SOFRC, Dylan supports geospatial science, develops data collection tools, and maintains the All-Lands Explorer geohub.

Keith is a conservation ecologist dedicated to effective habitat restoration with extensive experience in planning, stewardship, and monitoring projects. He served as The Nature Conservancy’s Southwest Oregon Field Ecologist for 13 years, focusing on forest, prairie, and wetland systems. Now, as SOFRC’s Information and Monitoring Manager, Keith collaborates on landscape-scale planning, multiparty monitoring, and geospatial tracking. His background in agriculture and social service enriches his ecological perspective and approach.

Christina blends her love for the outdoors with expertise in public service and 20 years of experience in strategic communications. At SOFRC, she manages creative projects and specializes in making complex information accessible to the public, engaging residents, and building relationships with community leaders. Christina’s outreach campaigns have demonstrated measurable success, increasing public awareness and support for large-scale environmental restoration efforts.