Board of Directors	“Dedicated to providing solutions that empower individuals and groups within the Puget Sound bioregion through intellectual exchange, research, networking, and publication."
Amy Bates, Co-Chair & Founder	Amy Bates, an Environmental Ethicist, Advisor, Human Rights Advocate, and founding board member, envisioned the development of a group dedicated towards finding sustainable solutions for environmnetal and social challenges. Amy believes that the best solutions are developed through open communication, sound research, and hard work. Amy has a Master's degree in Public Action from the University of Washington, she earned a Bachelor's degree (Cum Laude) in Environmental Studies, and an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences, during which time she was awarded the 1997 Outstanding Student in the Social Science Division.  Amy is a also a Registered Sanitarian through the WSBRS. Further, Amy serves as a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Tacoma, the Chair of the Black Policy Foundation, and is an active member of the Health Coalition for Communities of Color.   She further serves on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's Advisory Council, and is a Citizen's Advisory Board member in Pierce County.
Sheri Gietzen, Co-Chair & Founder	Sheri Gietzen, a social ecologist, educator, poet, and founding board member, believes that deep within each of us is a desire to belong to something greater than ourselves; we can live authentic and unique lives that are personally empowered, meaningful, and interconnected; together we discover sustainable solutions, both socially and environmentally. Moreover, Sheri sees higher education as an investment in our future; she teaches classes at Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington, Seattle and Tacoma campuses. Sheri has an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Washington.  She also has a BA in Humanities with a minor in Environmental Studies (Cum Laude) and an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences (High Honors).
Betsy Allen-Philips, Treasurer	Betsy Allen, a founding board member, believes every community includes myriad constituents and the maintenance of environmental balance is crucial to the community’s long-term health and growth. Betsy has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington, Tacoma, in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Western Washington University.
Pending Secretary	Position Pending.