Board President
Poyom Riles is a Water Resources Engineer who specializes in Water Resources Planning, Stream Restoration, […]
Board of Directors
We here at Sierra Streams Institute aim to spread inquiry, critical thinking, and scientific education to empower people to speak and act through evidence. We are now accepting applications for our Board of Directors. Commitments are for three years, and involve at least a few hours per month of engagement in meetings and planning.
To inquire more about the process, email Executive Director Jeff Lauder or Board President Poyom Riles with “SSI Board Application” as the subject line.
Board Vice President
Dave is a native of northern California, grew up backpacking in the Sierra Nevada and […]
Board Secretary
Marsha Burch is an environmental attorney who specializes in natural resources, land use, andenvironmental review. […]
Board Treasurer
Inge first learned about Sierra Streams Institute more than 10 years ago as a summer […]
Member at Large
Alex Palm lives in Grass Valley and joins the Sierra Streams Institute board with an […]
MEMBER AT LARGE
Lynn Barakos is a native Californian who has been an enthusiastic explorer and appreciator of […]
Member at Large
Lesley lives in the Deer Creek Canyon in Nevada City. Her 35 plus year career in […]
MEMBER AT LARGE
John Duff is the Executive Director of Programming at Common Goals, a community based Substance […]
