Future conservation leaders of our community
Mission
The NextGen Advisory Board cultivates the future conservation leaders of our community by connecting young professionals to GVLT’s mission of trails and open space . They ensure that GVLT’s work remains relevant and meaningful for future generations as our community grows.
The NextGen Advisory Board provides young professionals with an opportunity to become involved with and further the mission of GVLT. They raise awareness of GVLT in the community, particularly with their peers. NextGen members plan opportunities for younger community members to engage with GVLT through events and volunteering. And GVLT invests in the NextGen Advisory Board by providing valuable leadership training and networking for our valley’s future conservation leaders.
Applications for the NextGen Advisory Board will re-open at the end of 2022
Interested in joining GVLT's NextGen Advisory Board?
NextGen Members are:
- Ambassadors for GVLT's work in their communities and networks and readily share stories, projects and needs
- Friendly and knowledgeable representatives of GVLT's work in the community
- Financial supporters of GVLT's mission, all members are asked to make a personally meaningful donation to GVLT
- Curators of spaces and conversations where other young people in the community can connect to (and support) the GVLT mission, whether that be through social, fundraising, or educational events and opportunities.
- Mirrors in the community, reflecting back the important challenges and opportunities that exist so that GVLT can be aware and responsive to community needs
Applications are reviewed by the NextGen Governance Committee and applicants should expect to hear back at the end of November about a position. NextGen Advisory Board members serve one year terms with the option of serving three consecutive terms. The group meets monthly and members are asked to join a committee that will meet periodically throughout the year. NextGen values diversity of perspectives and evaluates applicants blind to give equitable consideration to applications of diverse backgrounds. Please check back later in 2022 for more information on applying!
NextGen Advisory Board Members
Hannah Van Wetter, Chair
Co-Founder/ CEO, Foothold Housing Solutions
Luis Angel Islas
Director of Development, Montana State University Alumni Foundation
Kris Bart
Owner and Event Planner, Happenings
Emily Carr
Solutions Consultant at commonFont
Bennett Cawthon
CEO, Streamline Farms
Sarah Day
Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Taylor Eder
GIS Analyst at KC Harvey Environmental
Jared Frasier
Executive Director, 2% for Conservation
Becca Frucht
Program Associate, AMB West
Amanda Garant
Operations, North Fork Financial
Matthew Haus
Attorney, Tarlow, Stonecipher, Weamer & Kelly
Erin Jackson
Education Director, Gallatin Valley Farm to School
Katy Kelly
Physical Therapist at Lone Peak Physical Therapy, Belgrade Clinic
Peter Pfankuch
Manager of Support and Intern Program at Foundant Technologies
Tori Pintar
Photographer
Olivia Regnier
Program Coordinator for Individual Placement Programs at Montana Conservation Corps
Sally Rohrer
Program Manager at Bridger Ski Foundation
Mike Spiak
Director of Member Services, Frontier Angels, Strategy Consultant, CLASP
Jake TeSelle
Owner, Farmer at Crooked Yard Hops
Emmiliese von Clemm
Product Manager, MyVillage
Anna Wearn
Director of Government Affairs at Center of Large Landscape Conservation
