As co-founder of Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon and founder of Cedar Tree Learning, Dez has focused her work on creating opportunities for children, families and practitioners to learn outdoors, build meaningful relationships with place, and experience the sense of connection that comes from time in nature. She cares deeply about supporting the state of Oregon and have been grateful to help shape policy efforts that expand outdoor learning and move us closer to the goal of every child having access to meaningful experiences outside.

Libby VanWyhe has been an outdoor educator since 2008 and has an M.S. in Environmental Education. Libby is passionate about outdoor experiences which connect kids with nature through a blend of science and creativity. Libby brings a wealth of experience in youth and adult education, standards-based outdoor inquiry, teacher PD, and program administration. Libby is currently coordinating a collaborative project between EEAO and OSU Extension Outdoor School to investigate and plan a Non-Credit Outdoor Education Certification program for our State. Libby currently serves as EEAO's Board Secretary.

Abby has been involved in non-profit work since 2015 and comes to EEAO with a personal passion for outdoor recreation and a deep respect for environmental education. She brings experience in non-profit administration and communications to her role as board member for EEAO.

Since completing her graduate studies in 2020, Elva has worked in a variety of formal and nonformal education settings, helping learners of all ages connect with science and nature. She currently serves at Klamath Bird Observatory in Ashland, Oregon, where she combines her love of science, conservation, and education by creating opportunities for people to engage with the natural world. Elva also brings several years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and currently serves on the board of a local community food bank, where she has contributed to governance and community engagement efforts for the past two years.

Morgo "Dice" Yon went to Oregon State University and graduated with a degree in Biology. Born in Happy Valley, he spent his summers exploring rivers and lakes from there to Mt Hood. He now resides in the beautiful, dusty Central Oregon, working at an Outdoor School Provider. He loves swimming and sewing.

With over 20 years of experience in outdoor and environmental education, formal education, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, Charissa is interested in (re)connecting folks to their environments by exploring the intersections of culture and environmental and outdoor education and how culture filters what “nature”, “the outdoors”, “environment” and “conservation” means to various communities. She is also interested in (re)connecting mainstream environmental organizations to the many ways people explore, engage with, and participate in their environments.

Charissa earned her M.S. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England (AUNE) and a B.A. in Environmental Studies focusing on Environmental Education from New College of Florida (NCF). She earned her doctorate in the College of Education at Oregon State University, exploring how race, gender, power, and identity affect how we experience the outdoors.

Jenna brings a love of (re)connecting communities with nature, and has experience working with educators and communities throughout Oregon. She holds a bachelor's degree in liberal studies: human dimensions within the environment, and a Professional Science Master’s degree in environmental sciences with a focus on environmental education, both from Oregon State University. When not outside, she enjoys reading, paper crafts, and anything owl related.