Bridging The Gap Staff
We embarked on our mission with one person in a home office over thirty years ago. We now have more than 25 full- and part-time staff and interns, and over 1,400 active community volunteers. We look forward to meeting you in person!
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Kristin Riott Executive Director
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Becki DeRusseau Operations and Financial Director
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Kechia Smith Director of Environmental Justice and Organizational Growth
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Alfonso Zárate Director of People and Culture
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Sarah Crowder Director of Forestry and Natural Systems
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Andres Alfaro Heartland Tree Alliance Program Associate
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Marshall Anderson Green Steward Crew Member
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Leslie Barland Donor & Business Engagement Manager
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John Fish Litter and Green Events Program Associate
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Jason Gray Green Steward Crew Member
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Eric Hemphill Volunteer Program Manager
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Cathy Justice Heartland Tree Alliance Program Coordinator
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Gerome King Green Steward Crew Member
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Linda Lehrbaum Kansas City WildLands Program Manager
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Omar Lopez Green Infrastructure Coordinator
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Mark Morales Metro North Community Recycling Center Manager
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Diana Parrino Water & Energy Program Manager
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Curtis Robinson Energy Efficiency Manager
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Thomas Schlange Recycling Center Operations Manager
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Sophia Smith Green Steward Crew Lead
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Glenda Swinton Office Manager/HR Assistant
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Kayla Thawnghmung Bookkeeper
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Carolyn Tragasz Energy & Water Program Community Specialist
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Autumn Weir Heartland Tree Alliance Program Associate
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Ginger Werp Kansas City WildLands Program Coordinator
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Joe Wheelock Heartland Tree Alliance Program Manager
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Jillian Youngbird Social Media Coordinator