Congratulations to our Sustainable Fairfax's New Board Appointments!

As many of you know, Pam Hartwell-Herrero has stepped down from the role of Executive Director, moving on to an exciting new role in farming education. Pam promises to stay in touch and, with her involvement with the Fairbuck and her upcoming term as Fairfax Mayor, we know we’ll still be seeing her around.  Additionally, our current President, Stacy Weinberg-Dieve, will be transitioning into an advisory role on the Board of Directors. Don't worry, Stacy will continue her advocacy and education work on toxins and environmental health.

These changes have caused some exciting new shifts in our leadership which we’re pleased to announce. We’re grateful to these board members for accepting new challenges and maintaining the commitment to education, events, and sustainability programs in our community. Please join us in celebrating their new roles!

Acting Executive Director,  Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth is leaving her role as Vice President and taking on the Executive Director role. Prior to becoming Vice President, she was a member of both the Center and Development committees. 

She enjoys participating in the local community to provide support and access to resources that helpsus live on the earth respectfully. Most recently, Elizabeth helped to launch the Fairfax Food Bank andcontinues to volunteer with the program. Elizabeth was instrumental in establishing Fairfax as the 99thTransition Town as part of the Transition Town USA Initiative. Her vision is to create educational andsupportive resources for the community to understand the importance of localization and the inter-relatedness of food, watershed, environment, health and well-being for all.

Co-Presidents, Jen Jones and Kathleen Lanphier

Kathleen has been a Board member of Sustainable Fairfax since 2007, serving as Secretary for the last 3 years.  Through her nonprofit work, Kathleen is inspired to help improve our county’s resiliency, protect our beautiful watershed, and learn how to grow her own food.  With her involvement at Sustainable Fairfax she hopes to continue building community and help Fairfax continue to be a leader in civic sustainability. 

Jen, a talented local artist, has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2008 and a resident of Fairfax for 15 years. As an obsessed gardener, Jen was perfectly suited as Center Co-Chair in charge of Sustainable Fairfax’s garden.

Jen is passionate about making art, gardening, caring for critters, keeping bees and engaging with her community. Sustainability and cherishing our environment is second-nature to her. Jen's hope is contribute to the movement towards a better future.

Vice President, Sheila McNulty

Sheila moved to Fairfax in October of 2009 and became actively involved with Sustainable Fairfax in March of 2010. Sheila is happily married and a devoted mother of two sons, one at White Hill Middle School and one at Drake High School. She has a B.A. in Art History with honors and an M.B.A.

Sheila loves Fairfax and is passionate about sustainability, localization, community and organic food. Sheila is Marketing Director at Good Earth Natural Foods in Fairfax.