Meet the Staff
When Freshwater Future became an independent organization this past January not much changed. Our mission is the same. Our work is pretty much the same – providing financial assistance, communications and networking assistance to citizens and grassroots activists in the Great Lakes basin. However, the people behind the scenes has not changed so much as GROWN. We would like you to get to know the people and faces behind Freshwater Future. We love our work. Please don’t hesitate to contact any of us for assistance or more information.
Jill Ryan Executive Director, has coordinated the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund for the past seven years. In her new position as the Executive Director, Jill is working with the Board of Directors to build a solid organizational foundation for Freshwater Future. Jill works out of the Petoskey office.
Cheryl Mendoza, Regional Policy and Network Advisor, works on the many policy issues facing the Great Lakes, such as diversions, bulk water sales and impacts from sand dune mining and development. She works closely with our 1800 network members to build connections and provide assistance to the citizens and communities that make up Freshwater Future.
Ann Baughman, Outreach Specialist, began work for Freshwater Future in the fall of 2006. Ann is working on diversifying funding sources, program development and events. Ann works out of the Petoskey office.
Gina Middaugh, Grants and Publications Specialist, manages the grants program, provides assistance to grantees, and edits our newsletter. Gina works out of the Petoskey office.
Kate Duggan is the AmeriCorps Member position. Kate assists with the membership program, database management, and our new Advocate Mentor program. Kate works out of the Petoskey office.
For more information, please contact:
info@freshwaterfuture.org
P.O. Box 2479, Petoskey, MI 49770
PH (231) 348-8200