Resilient Ecosystems Board of Directors
IT IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT PEOPLE...
The Resilient Ecosystem Board of Directors
We look for people who often seem outside the norm... We ask the question what has the "norm" gotten us so far?
Our Board of Directors is made up of people who care and want change, each with a passion that matters to the whole. Take a minute and read why they are here, then learn about what we are doing and why we need your voice as well!
We look for people who often seem outside the norm... We ask the question what has the "norm" gotten us so far?
Our Board of Directors is made up of people who care and want change, each with a passion that matters to the whole. Take a minute and read why they are here, then learn about what we are doing and why we need your voice as well!
Marwan Cameron
Board Member/ Found in Translation Founder and Executive Director of Gather Together Grow Together (G2), a non-profit that provides food, transportation, and other vital services for people in need. Marwan is the communicator, helping make connections with both other organizations and communities with needs. |
Terry Sellmann
Board Member/ Water Worlds Terry brings the energy, we all have that someone in our lives (or should) that brings it, and motivates you to bring it. Here is a secret, every organization needs that person and we have Terry. Beyond that vital role Terry keeps questioning, which keeps us all searching for better answers. Terry has also taken on Water projects, and is researching questions and solutions for Kitsap. |
Mark Boatwright-Frost
Board Member/ Gimme Shelter The Founder of Resilient Ecosystems and driver in the creation of the Kitsap Resiliency Project, Mark brings a broad skill set to the table. Resilient Ecosystem's vision of connected communities began with Mark, that said, he realized very early this effort needs to be bigger than any person to succeed. It needs to be diverse and inclusive with a broad representation. In the long run, it needs to be a framework that can be adapted and adopted by any community anywhere. Mark may have been the first puzzle piece, but will not be the last! Business Card |
Matthew Barrett
Board Member/ Power to the People The Solar King of Kitsap is the name Matthew gave himself because he could see the need to create a the future. Matthew focuses on the human solution by bringing professionals from several sectors together to provide solutions to the homeowner and businesses. Why does he do this? Matthew knows that doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity. |
Deanne Jackson
Board Member/ Feed Me Seymore
Deanne has an extensive and varied background that gives her a perspective few have. Her statement makes her the perfect choice to carry the torch: "I have a passion for our community and as a homesteader I see first-hand the value and importance of having access to clean water, fresh and nutritious foods and the physical/mental health benefits of working with the land and all it has to offer. My hope in working with RESECO is that I can be part of a movement in our community that helps provide empowerment to individuals and families to have a healthier and more environmentally sustainable life." Working for for Kitsap County Human Services in the Substance Abuse Prevention and Youth Services Division, have a MS in Psychology, a Washington State Certified Prevention Professional and a WSU Master Gardener, making Deanne a very busy person who is gifting us with her time!
Board Member/ Feed Me Seymore
Deanne has an extensive and varied background that gives her a perspective few have. Her statement makes her the perfect choice to carry the torch: "I have a passion for our community and as a homesteader I see first-hand the value and importance of having access to clean water, fresh and nutritious foods and the physical/mental health benefits of working with the land and all it has to offer. My hope in working with RESECO is that I can be part of a movement in our community that helps provide empowerment to individuals and families to have a healthier and more environmentally sustainable life." Working for for Kitsap County Human Services in the Substance Abuse Prevention and Youth Services Division, have a MS in Psychology, a Washington State Certified Prevention Professional and a WSU Master Gardener, making Deanne a very busy person who is gifting us with her time!
Advisory Board
The advisory board will be made up of people that are outside of the main project. It can even be broken into fields of interest. The idea is to spend a short time at meetings presenting a concept, a project area, or the plan, etc., then get feedback about what they heard and understood, to hear and integrate their thoughts and ideas. The more diverse the input the more robust the project, so the advisory board must be diverse and representative of Kitsap communities!
Tom Martin
Tom literally brings the spirit of business and art to the table. Owner and distiller of fine whiskey, locally produced through Black Ring distillery with his wife Heather and their partner. With a broad background that includes business, non-profit and martial arts, Tom brings a unique and valuable perspective to the advisory board. 
Martitha May
Martitha is a champion for the immigrant community, underrepresented families and all people that need a voice. Through Mesa Redonda she has created a platform to advance the advocacy of those in need, and now she has brought this passion to Resilient Ecosystems and the Kitsap Resiliency Project. |
JoAnn Wright-Godfrey
IT Data Migration specialist for Kaiser Permanente, Co Director of Twin Lakes Youth Camp, Leader at 4-H Dogs, mother, dedicated and caring community leader. Jo Ann brings a diverse and experienced point of view to the Advisory Board. 
Keleen Marie Thaxton
Diversity is kind of a theme on the advisory board... Keleen is a mother, a librarian, an activist, and educator, a community builder, and a cat woman... we mean cat rescue champion. Keleen is a busy lady who we are thrilled is willing to help us help our community by accepting a seat on the Advisory Board. |
Leiyomi Preciado Lagdameo
Experience is all when determining what path forward is needed to help people connect, to understand the role of diversity in a healthy culture, to understand what our culture does do us. Leiyomi works as a councilor at Kitsap Mental Health, is a trans woman of color, and former candidate for Kitsap County Commissioner. |
Andrea O'Ferrall
Teacher, gardener, activist and writer. Andrea works every single day at making the world a better place, through her writings, through working with children, through personal conservation. We are very grateful to have her on our advisory board. |
Dan French
Father, programmer, and next generation advocate. I want a world where nobody goes without the basic needs. A place where we encourage others to think past their own lifetime. With that said, it is my responsibility to work towards this legacy. |
You?
How do you feel about the times we live in? About what the future holds for our children? Are you satisfied with how we care for each other? Do you crave connection, yet seem to be unable to connect? Do you fear your ability to overcome a crisis? Do you worry about shelter, food, water, the environment, employment, the people around you? Have you lost faith in our government in regards to fixing these problems? Are you willing to become part of something bigger to change these things? |
Former Board Members
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Ray Greer
Marta Schellberg Patty Lent Ani Gatz Paisley Gallagher Ronnie Johnston Kamo Youngblood |
J. Louis King
Leah Kyaio Rick Seelhoff Michelle Wilson Manjo Youngblood Michael Achey Michael Montfort Crystal Connelly |