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
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Niki Richards
Executive Director
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Anna Trentadue
Program Director/Staff Attorney
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Emily Sadow
Program Associate & Office Manager
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Alena McIntosh
Research Associate
Board
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Linda Unland
President
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Janna Rankin
Vice President
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Jeri Thomson
Secretary
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Dawn Donovan Felchle
Treasurer
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Kate Koons
Board Member
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Kathy O'Neil
Board Member
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Mike Pfeil
Board Member
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Lee Simmons
Board Member
Trustee Emeritus
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David Work
Trustee Emeritus
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Susie Work
Trustee Emeritus
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David Axlerod
Trustee Emeritus