WHO
WE ARE.
Our NAFWS Team is composed of different people with different experiences and different backgrounds, but share ONE MISSION.
PC: J Washines
TEAM MEMBERS.
STAFF.
Karen Lynch
Heidi McCann
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Navajo
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From Tohatchi, NM
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Bachelors in Fish, Wildlife, Conservation Biology and Masters in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University
Dr. Julie Thorstenson
Ashley Carlisle
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Cheyenne River Sioux
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From South Dakota
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Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Biological Sciences from South Dakota State University
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Navajo
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From Window Rock, AZ
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Bachelors in Journalism & Public Relations from Haskell Indian Nations University & Colorado State University
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Yavapai-Apache
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Bachelors & Masters in American and Museum Field Studies from Colorado University-Boulder.
Executive Director
Technical Editor
Membership Coordinator & Office Manager
Education Coordinator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Dr. Laurel James
Pacific
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Her Indian Name is Ta'waat
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Yakama
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Bachelors in Wildlife Science, Masters in Fire Ecology and PhD Candidate in Forestry & Anthropology at University of Washington
Darren Talayumptewa
Southwest
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Member of Hopi Tribe
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Program Manager for the Hopi's Wildlife & Ecosystem Management Program (WEMP)
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Experience with golden eagle research, tribal wildlife management policy development, public education
Elveda Martinez
Southwest
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President of NAFWS
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Walker River Paiute Tribe
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Water Resource Coordinator for Walker River Paiute tribe
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Experience with habitat development, water rights, natural resource planning, grant writing and College Internship Program
Charles Wilkinson
Great Plains
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Bio Coming Soon!
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Our Board of Directors & Staff are GREAT. INTELLIGENT. AWESOME. LEADERS. INFLUENTIAL. HARD WORKING AND MANY MORE!
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If you'd like to contact any one of the BOD, submit a BOD Contact Form (below) to request their contact information.
CONTACT US
NATIONAL OFFICE
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ADDRESS: 10465 MELODY DR. STE. 307 NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
PHONE:1-866-890-7258
FAX: 1-866-889-4956
LOCAL PHONE: 303-466-1725
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DR. JULIE THORSTENSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WORK PHONE: 303-466-1725, EXT 1
MOBILE: 303-905-1250
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KAREN LYNCH, TECHNICAL EDITOR
WORK PHONE: 303-466-1725, EXT 2
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HEIDI MCCANN, MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR & OFFICE MANAGER
WORK PHONE: 303-466-1715, EXT 3
MOBILE: 720-822-3368
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ASHLEY CARLISLE, EDUCATION COORDINATOR
WORK PHONE: 303-466-1725, EXT 4
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PC: V. Trujillo
PC: A. Carlisle