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

Contact

Niki Richards, Executive Director
(208) 354-1707
85 Depot St. Suite 2
PO Box 1164
Driggs, ID 83422

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