Our People

We are a small but mighty organization, working towards conservation, education, and advocacy programs. For 20 years, ForestWatch has stood strong against those who sought to harm our public lands. With the dedication of our generous supporters, we’ve achieved some remarkable victories.

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Anna deLaski

Board Member, Santa Ynez Valley

Benjamin Pitterle, MESM

Director of Advocacy and Field Operations

Bryant Baker, MS

Director of Conservation and Research

Carla Mena, MPP

Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs

Carlo Calderon

Wildlife Program Coordinator

Christopher Collier

Board Secretary, Camarillo

Graciela Cabello

Director of Youth and Community Engagement

Jeff Kuyper, JD

Executive Director

Jessica Dias

Director of Development

Keri Setnicka, MA

Communications Director

Krista Eulberg

Development Associate

Leela

Morale Monitor and Field Dog

Macy McGinness

Board Vice President, Santa Barbara

Matthew Campa

Board Member, Santa Barbara

Nathan Wallace

Board Member, Ojai

Patricia Krout, CPA MST

Board Treasurer, Goleta

Sam Thomas

Board President, Thousand Oaks

Terri Laine

Board Member, Oak View

Vic Thasiah

Board Member, Ventura

What People Say

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Los Padres ForestWatch provides vital education and advocacy protecting our national public lands across the Central Coast. With increased attacks on the health and safety of our national resources from the highest halls of power, LPFW’s proven track record of thoughtfully and strategically moving forward an agenda for the public good is more important than any time in recent history. LPFW specializes in a number of important strategies in their work—legislative advocacy, legal defense, public awareness, and stakeholder collaboration—and have proven to be an important player in the regional ecosystem for protecting people and planet.

Stanley T Community Member