We bid a very fond adieu to board members Bob Gunn, Katie Shapiro, and Nathaniel Talbot who completed their board service early this year.

All three were instrumental in our transition to “WEAN 2.0”, helping to build a pathway to our founders’ transition, hire both Executive Director Marnie Jackson and Engagement Director Amanda Bullis, and sustain the organization through its first two years of new leadership. 

Among his contributions, Bob created financial modeling and budget monitoring tools and systems and partnered with our ED to develop a foresightful and adaptive budgeting process for this new chapter. Katie led us through a period of expanding and deepening our relationships—coordinating and managing our first-of-its-kind Campfire Friendraiser, partnering with WCLT in fundraising for habitat protection, and connecting WEAN with local businesses. Nathaniel brought land-based expertise as a farmer and nature educator, leading our Trillium tour and providing valuable perspectives on the intersection of habitat conservation and regenerative agriculture. Nathaniel, a talented musician, also provided our intro-and outro-music for the Action Hour Podcast! 

We anticipate ongoing friendship and collaboration with Katie, Nathaniel, and Bob—all of whom play significant roles in our community and remain involved in environmental and community-building projects. In the meantime, we wholeheartedly thank them for giving of their time and energy at such a transformational time in the life of our organization.