Emilio Garza (he/him) joined the Washington State Chapter in September 2022, bringing seasoned expertise in campaign strategy, digital communications, and nonprofit leadership. Originally from Tacoma, WA, he comes to the Sierra Club as a former executive director, campaign manager, and as a board member at several local nonprofits - and has a passion for environmental justice with a focus on transportation and housing policies. Emilio spends his free time living in the City of Destiny (Tacoma, WA), being a Mariner's fan, and catching up on the latest Marvel movies and shows. |
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Since joining the Washington State Chapter in 2021, Mariska Kecskés (she/her) has coordinated organizing efforts on an array of conservation issues throughout the State. From Snake River salmon recovery to protecting our State Legacy forests, she works to develop and strengthen relationships with volunteers, public officials,Tribes, and organizing communities to protect Washington's public lands, preserve critical habitat, and advocate for more equitable decision making on our natural resources. She also supports the Chapter's Public Lands Team to develop new activists and improve access to the outdoors through monthly outings. Mariska brings to the role her prior experience as a habitat restoration project manager, working with government agencies and volunteers to restore local forests and shorelines. In her free time you can find Mariska throwing punches in her Kung Fu class, baking far too many pastries, and searching for Orcas on the shores of West Seattle. |
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Before joining the Sierra Club in October 2022, Wes Stewart (they/them) worked on policy with the Mockingbird Society addressing youth homelessness and reforming the foster care system in Washington state. Having grown up in both rural and suburban settings and later in large cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, they've developed a deep adoration for the ways different communities thrive. Their lived experience as a veteran of homelessness, their passion for cycling and a car-free lifestyle, and their enthusiasm for building collective power positions them well to lead the Transportation & Housing efforts of the Washington chapter. You will find them in the wild on long bikepacking trips, participating in community events, or delighting in the silly mundanity of urban life. |
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