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While we’re a small non-profit, Leave No Trace is stocked full of talented, creative and passionate folks and we’re all working hard to promote responsible outdoor recreation. Here’s a glimpse of the folks you’ll find in the office.


Staff
Heliotrope Ridge Trail in Washington

Traveling Teams

Leave No Trace is also comprised of our 4 teams of traveling educators that canvas the country teaching, educating, spreading the Leave No Trace love.

Senior Team Bio | Team West Bio | Team East Bio


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Boulder Staff

Kurt Achtenhagen, Finance Director

Kurt is responsible for all day-to-day accounting, financial reporting and the human resource function. Additionally he manages the retail sales of educational materials. Kurt works directly with the Center’s Board of Directors, the Board Treasurer and the Audit committee on all significant financial issues affecting the organization.
email | phone x.102

Susy Alkaitis, Deputy Director

Susy handles various aspects of communications, international, development, brand and overall strategy for the Leave No Trace program.
email | phone x.108

 

Sara Close, Membership & Development Manager

Sara handles the organization’s comprehensive membership program, including membership services, individual giving and major gifts; and handles various aspects of corporate partnerships, grant writing and fundraising.
email | phone x.105

Sarah Folzenlogen, Education Program Coordinator

Sarah manages the PEAK program and all educational grants and scholarships. She also assists with curriculum development and other educational initiatives—most recently with translating Leave No Trace materials into Spanish.
email | phone x.107

Ben Lawhon, Education Director

Ben leads curriculum development, manages national education and training programs, facilitates international educational initiatives and coordinates general outreach efforts.
email | phone x.104

Erika Lynch, Information Coordinator

Erika oversees the fulfillment and shipment of all merchandise orders. She also assists Sara Close, our Membership Manager, with processing and mailing memberships.
email | phone x.100

Catherine Smith, Community & Partnership Coordinator

Catherine manages our non-corporate partnership program, as well as our new community program. She is also responsible for overseeing Leave No Trace’s online community development, including this website.
email | phone x.109

Dana Watts, Executive Director

Dana is responsible for program development, hiring and supervising staff, and overseeing the annual budget and operational plan. Dana is a member of the Center’s board of directors and works directly with the board to set policy and help shape the future strategy of the Leave No Trace national and international effort.
email | phone x.103

Dave Winter, Outreach Manager

Dave manages the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer program, the Subaru VIP program, the Leave No Trace e-tour and the State Advocate program. Dave handles all event requests directed to the Center and schedules the Traveling Trainers, the e-tour or contacts advocates and key volunteers about attending select events.
email | phone x.106


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