Lindsay Brookhart
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Lindsay is a native of Spokane, Washington and an avid admirer of the beauties of the Inland Northwest. She currently works as a nurse practitioner at a local health clinic for the underprivileged and underserved community in North Spokane. Her career in medicine has provided her with the knowledge that the health of individuals exists in tandem with the state of the natural world around them— to support the wellness of our community we must also support and prioritize the natural ecosystems that surrounds us. Aside from her work in the medical community, Lindsay is the mother of one human child and four furry ones, including a stoic, wise, old dog and three cats. Lindsay’s decision to join the board of On Sacred Ground Land Trust is based on her core belief that all forms of the life on this planet matter. It is her privilege to be part of an organization that is working to sustain and support the Earth with a spirit of stewardship and respect for our planet and the many life systems it sustains. |
Joe Hessenius
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Joe is an experienced farmer, yogi, painter, writer and wanderer. He spends many days on the road, learning skills and techniques from different peoples and places. Among a few, Joe has supported Aurora Farms on San Juan Island, worked in sustainable forestry with Sacred Earth Foundation in Goldendale, WA, and studied green building techniques in Port Townsend, WA. Joe has also helped Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples in Arcata, CA with editing, writing and other various tasks. Joe pursues his passions where work and play collide to create a wonderful story that is life. |
Caitlin A. Santos
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Caitlin lives in Burlington, WA and currently works as the Meownager of Neko Cat Cafe. Caitlin recently completed a degree in History of Culture and is pursuing Masters' programs in comparative literature. In addition to working full-time with 30 cats seeking adoptive homes, Caitlin enjoys spending time gardening on her deck with her own cats. To Caitlin, earth stewardship means everything from maintaining the beautiful mountains and trails she loves to explore to providing permaculture education for a lasting and sustainable future for generations to come. By engaging with communities through parks and permaculture education, passion can be discovered to support the wellness of the world and the humans who are fortunate to be guests on the planet Earth. She can be found supporting local restaurants and enjoying Western Washington's trails. |
Margaret Seraphin
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Margaret worked for the Student Conservation Association where she contributed to habitat restoration, trail building and environmental education in multiple locations throughout the U.S. These experiences helped highlight the importance of exposing people of various backgrounds to nature and creating a connection to the natural world. It was through this work that she developed a passion for conservation and environmental stewardship. Margaret believes that through connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with nature, it helps strengthen the connection between people's actions and their impact on the world. Margaret currently lives in Bellingham, WA with her husband and spends time exploring the natural beauty the area has to offer. |
Matt Wickey
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Matt has worked as an outdoor educator and conservation biologist for the past 25 years in programs centered around adventure, advocacy of indigenous traditional knowledge systems, and community building. He has taught in Hawai'ian immersion schools, ocean-based experiential therapy, worked as an international expedition guide, directed University outdoor programs, and has extensive experience as a field biologist in the main Hawai'ian islands. Matt is dedicated to community building and bringing youth, families, and individuals to a greater awareness of the natural world. He is part of the international mentor network as a graduate of the Nurturing the Roots program through the Tracking Project. Matt is currently an active firefighter/EMT with San Juan Island Fire & Rescue. Matt, his wife Melissa live as caretakers on Brown Island with their sons Finn & Conlan. |