Paul Beaudet is the Associate Director. He always imagined that he would one day grow up to “integrate evaluation practices into the foundation's operations and works with key capacity building service providers to help grantees plan, manage and sustain their organizations and programs.” Dreams do come true! Paul has worked for nonprofit organizations since 1985 on behalf of the environment, education, the arts, and social justice. He is currently a member of the Visiting Committee of the Nonprofit Leadership Program at Seattle University, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Effective Philanthropy. He, his husband, and Kari (a lovable but neurotic Karelian Bear Dog) split their time between Seattle and Guemes Island.

Location: Seattle, WA office
paul@wilburforce.org

Liz Bell, is the Program Associate for the  Northwest/Southwest Program Area. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2006 she worked as an advisor to private land conservation organizations, including nearly 10 years strengthening the excellence of land trusts in the Pacific Northwest. Previous employment  included stints as the Director of Land Protection for The Nature Conservancy/Massachusetts and Executive Director of the Essex County Greenbelt Association (MA). Liz was a 2004 recipient of the Conservation Leadership Award from the Wilburforce Foundation. A bike commuter with an enviable commute on the Burke-Gilman Trail she is also involved in animal rescue.

Location: Seattle, WA office
liz@wilburforce.org

Joel Clement, Program Officer for the Conservation Science Program, is an ecologist with a background in biodiversity studies and environmental policy. Prior to coming to the Foundation, Joel was an independent consultant and contributed to research and conservation programs in Alaska, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, Madagascar, and the Pacific Northwest. He has received support from the National Geographic Society for biodiversity field research in Chile and was featured in National Geographic Magazine for his field studies in North America. He looks forward to the day his job becomes obsolete and he can spend his days sailing, hiking, writing fiction, and telling stories about how the threat of dramatic climate change gave birth to a global conservation movement of unprecedented scale and influence.

Location: Seattle, WA office
joel@wilburforce.org

Jeanne Cragin, Office Manager, is responsible for keeping our many office systems running smoothly. Jeanne came to us from the Executive Alliance, where she worked as the Operations and Events Manager.  She also has 20 years of experience as a professional chef, and is the former manager of catering operations for the Hi Spot Café in the Madrona neighborhood. Jeanne has a B.S. in Social Work from Boise State University. In her spare time, Jeanne enjoys cooking, eating, traveling and long walks with her husband Kevin and dog Ari.

Location: Seattle office
jeanne@wilburforce.org

Tim Greyhavens, Executive Director, oversees the administrative, financial and planning functions of the Foundation. He also serves as program officer for the Foundation's Conservation Law and Policy program. Tim proudly points out that except for one not-so-proud day he has worked for nonprofit organizations his entire life, including the Humane Society of the United States and the International Snow Leopard Trust. Recently he completed the Executive Program for Philanthropy Leaders at Stanford University, and currently he serves on the Board of Directors of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity. Tim is an avid photographer, traveler and explorer, and he has a fierce passion for fair-trade, organically grown, single-source chocolate, especially from Madagascar (not that he's picky or anything).

Location: Seattle, WA office
tim@wilburforce.org

Denise Joines, Program Officer, is responsible for the Foundation's grantmaking in its Northwest/Southwest Program Area. Denise has spent her professional career entirely in the not-for-profit sector, working in leadership roles with environmental and humane organizations.  Before coming to the Foundation Denise was the Executive Director of ONE/Northwest, dedicated to protecting the environment through the effective use of electronic networking technologies. Prior to ONE/Northwest, she was Assistant Regional Director at Greenpeace and administered their programs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Denise has a B.S. in Zoology from Indiana University, and she is a board member of The International Canopy Network and the Progressive Technology Project.

Location: Seattle, WA office
denise@wilburforce.org

Amy McNamara is our Program Associate for the Yellowstone to Yukon Program, based in Bozeman, Montana. Amy joined the Foundation in 2009. Previously she directed the National Parks Program for the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, working with local residents, businesses and elected officials to protect the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Before coming to Bozeman Amy worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club in Boston. She has an M.S. in Biology from the University of Louisville and a B.A. in Biology from Colgate University.  In her free time, Amy may be found hiking, backpacking, biking or skiing in the Greater Yellowstone.

Location: Bozeman, MT office
amy@wilburforce.org

Jennifer Miller is currently Program Officer for Wilburforce Foundation’s Yellowstone to Yukon Program, based in Bozeman, Montana. Jennifer joined the Foundation in 2001 and is responsible for its grantmaking and strategy development to protect wildlife and targeted wildlands in Y2Y. Jennifer has nearly fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector, working in higher education, social justice, and the environment.  She holds an M.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and volunteers as a board member of the Montana Outdoor Science School. In her spare time, Jennifer is working towards her black belt in Taekwondo, developing the next generation’s appreciation for kicking and yelling. Jennifer creates balance in the Force by eating enough chocolate in the Bozeman office to match Tim in the Seattle office.

Location: Bozeman, MT office
jennifer@wilburforce.org

Yolanda Morris, Grants Manager, has been working in the nonprofit sector since 1999. Her main focus has been in the animal welfare field. When working with an organization, she especially enjoys being involved with volunteer management, special events, fundraising development, and increasing the strength of the organization to help achieve their mission.  Yolanda is co-founder and on the Board of Directors of Pawsitive Alliance representing WA state; a coalition member of Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) in Yakima. She completed her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Evergreen State College and received an M.P.A. from the University of Washington. Yolanda is the proud parent of two rescued dogs, Leah and Lucas.

Location: Seattle, WA office
yolanda@wilburforce.org

Carol Orr joined the program staff of Wilburforce Foundation in 2007 as Program Associate for the Alaska and British Columbia region. She has been with the Foundation since 2001, first as Office Manager, then Grants Administrator. Prior to joining Wilburforce, Carol was the Information Systems Manager at Philanthropy Northwest, a grantmakers association working to promote thoughtful and strategic philanthropy in the region. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Western Washington University. Along with her family, she enjoys volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. A lifelong resident of Washington State, Carol loves exploring the waters of Puget Sound and Desolation Sound. She and her husband are avid skiers, but, to their chagrin, have spawned snowboarders.

Location: Seattle, WA office
carol@wilburforce.org

Dave Secord, Program Officer for Alaska and British Columbia, joined Wilburforce in 2007. A marine ecologist, he was formerly a professor at the University of Washington, where he retains affiliate faculty appointments in Biology and Marine Affairs. In 11 years at UW, he founded and/or directed two award-winning interdisciplinary environmental studies programs. Dave has a B.A. in Ecology and Evolution from Pomona College and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Washington. He has been a Fellow of the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program and the International Canadian Studies Institute. He loves combining his background in experimental field ecology with the art of strategic grantmaking. He and his wife Amy love travel, coffee, urban hiking, coffee, caves, coffee, Indian food, coffee, live theater, coffee and their demented cats Franklin and Eleanor.

Location: Seattle, WA office
dave@wilburforce.org