Valley Advocates Staff & Board
Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizens’ group dedicated to open spaces, wild places, and vibrant communities.
Our Mission is to shape policy, guide development, and provide outreach to preserve natural resources, protect rural character, and promote vibrant communities in Teton Valley through civic action.
Our approach is a collaborative one. We seek to be a resource for local decision-makers and developers, as well as to educate and empower citizens to be involved in the local decision-making process.
We Believe in smart growth and thoughtful development that benefits and promotes vibrant communities and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Responsibility and accountability in local government
- Civic engagement & public participation in the community development process
- Preservation & stewardship of rural communities & local natural resources, and
- Serving as a free community educational resource for everyone.
Staff
Niki Richards
Executive Director
Emily Sadow
Program Associate & Office Manager
Alena McIntosh
Research Associate
Board
Dawn Donovan Felchle
Chair
Mike Pfeil
Vice Chair
Jeri Thomson
Secretary
Linda Unland
Board Member
Scott L Hochstrasser
Board Member
Kathy O'Neil
Board Member
Cindy Orcutt
Board Member
Lee Simmons
Board Member
Trustee Emeritus
David Work
Trustee Emeritus
Susie Work
Trustee Emeritus
David Axlerod
Trustee Emeritus
Janna Rankin
Trustee Emeritus