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Conservation Education Program

Annie Bronez

January 25, 2023

Annie uses a diverse skillset to share her love for science and nature while promoting the services offered by Tualatin SWCD. Working within the Conservation Education Program, she supports the district’s programs through event planning, communications, marketing, and media production. Having lived and worked across the country, from the densely populated Chesapeake Bay region to the remote Mojave Desert, she holds a unique perspective of how conservation affects community resilience and health. Annie strives to empower her community by making environmental science accessible and engaging.

Annie’s work reflects a varied background. While participating in the local food systems of Southern Appalachia, she earned a B.S. in Digital Media from East Tennessee State University. Later, she completed a M.S. in Applied Ecology from George Mason University. Prior to joining Tualatin SWCD, Annie practiced environmental education through her employment with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Potomac Riverkeeper Network.

Off the clock, Annie can be found playing in the dirt, talking to cats, and exploring by boot, boat, and bicycle.

Kristina Peterson

October 5, 2021

Kristina is a PNW native and passionate about engaging adults and children in environmental education. At Tualatin SWCD, she connects Washington County residents to the Tualatin River watershed with inclusive, placed-based programs. She’s practiced conservation education for many years at Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Association of Northwest Steelheaders. She currently serves on the Oregon Zoo Community Advocacy Council, which works to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Oregon Zoo. Previously, she applied her diverse work experience as a board member of the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network. At University of Oregon, Kristina earned a B.S. in Environmental Studies and two minors in Biology and Special Education. In her spare time, she can be found cooking, kayaking, and enjoying Oregon’s wonderful natural environments.

Adriana Lovell

October 1, 2021

Adriana believes everyone has the right to clean soil, clean air, and clean water. Adriana joined Tualatin SWCD in 2021 as an Education & Outreach Specialist to expand the reach of the district and help everyone find a love for conservation in their life. By creating plans, reports, and workshops, she helps make connections between partners, the public, and the programs of the district. With a background in microbiology, habitat restoration, map-making, and strategic planning, Adriana weaves together her skills & passions to help improve the livability of Washington County. She previously worked with local organizations including Oregon State University, Zenger Farm, Green Lents, and Samara Group, LLC. In 2015 she graduated from Reed College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies-Biology. She completed a professional certificate in GIS from Portland Community College in 2019. 

Andrew Felton

August 18, 2020

Andrew’s connection to nature started at a young age. Growing up on the Pacific coast, he spent countless days exploring the rugged Channels Islands. As an Education & Outreach Specialist, Andrew shares his love of the environment and conservation by helping those around him connect to the natural world. He supports the Tualatin SWCD’s programs and mission by coordinating conservation workshops, developing outreach and education materials, and hosting community events.

Andrew is your go-to person if you’d like to schedule an presentation at a community event or school, partner to promote programs, or get advice on sheet mulching your lawn! Andrew has a M.S. in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education. Prior to joining the Tualatin SWCD, he worked as an interpreter for the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service and led conservation corps crews on public lands throughout Central Oregon.

He spends his free time trekking the beaches, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest, walking his two dogs, and listening to baseball on the radio.

Charlotte Trowbridge

August 18, 2020

Charlotte works to increase awareness of natural resources conservation by delivering educational workshops, creating outreach materials, and engaging with community members. She coordinates Tualatin SWCD’s grant programs and helps groups work through the application process.

In school, Charlotte studied environmental science and geography. Her graduate work involved researching restoration methods in the oak savanna ecosystem, allowing her to spend time in  one of the Willamette Valley’s most endangered habitats. Her previous jobs  involved conserving wetlands, monitoring threatened plants, and teaching college ecology courses.

As a lifelong resident of Oregon, Charlotte has a deep love for the region’s forests, valleys, and rivers. She enjoys kayaking, photographing native plants, searching for wetland amphibians, and finding delicious treats at local bakeries.

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