by Challie Facemire | Apr 12, 2023 | Committee
Jarod Rogers began his career at the City of Phoenix in 2004 as a Trails Coordinator. He had the pleasure of overseeing the design and construction of well over 60 miles of trails in the City of Phoenix Mountain Parks and Preserves system. From 2004 to 2016, he managed the design and construction of multiple award winning projects ranging from inner city parks to new trailhead and trail development projects. As a registered landscape architect, Jarod has enjoyed the challenging process of developing new natural setting recreational facilities throughout Phoenix and loves the collaborative process such projects require. From 2017 to 2021, he worked as the Principal Landscape Architect in the Office of the City Engineer on a variety of projects including the renovation of the Piestewa Peak trailheads. Now the Deputy Director of the Natural Resources Division of the Parks and Recreation Department, Jarod is excited about the future of the Mountain Parks and Preserves in the City of Phoenix and the sister parks and preserves managed by other agencies throughout Arizona.
Rogers is a valley native who received his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Arizona State University in 2003 and became a registered landscape architect in 2008. He enjoys hiking and camping with his wife and children.
by Challie Facemire | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Challie Facemire | Apr 12, 2023 | Committee
Melanie Tluczek is the Director of Science and Education at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Parsons Field Institute. Melanie has over 15 years’ experience in local ecology, natural resource management, and leadership. Melanie has an M.S. degree in wildlife ecology from Arizona State University, studying the diet and water requirements of pronghorn antelope in Arizona. Melanie has a combined 10 years of experience creating and leading science based programs, including large-scale invasive species removal and restoration.
by Challie Facemire | Apr 12, 2023 | Committee
Brooke is a Partnership Program Manager with the Forest Service on Tonto National Forest and has spent the last 5 years developing valuable partnerships in pursuit of mutually beneficial and mission oriented project work. Brooke also supports a Type 2 Incident Management Team as a Public Information Officer for Wildfires. Previously, she has worked with various federal land management agencies including, The National Park Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Brooke holds a Masters degree in Education and enjoys exploring new ways to provide meaningful experiences to the public that encourage stewardship of Public Lands. Originally from Oklahoma, Brooke now calls the desert home and spends her free time exploring with her two dogs.
by admin_Marison | Mar 29, 2023 | Committee, Staff
As Central Arizona Conservation Alliance Engagement Coordinator, Ortiz engages with partners and community members and assists in the development of CAZCA programs, outreach events and social media strategies. Ortiz has a bachelor of science in natural resources with a concentration in biology from University of Arizona. Ortiz’s research, education and professional background have been focused on invasive species management and conservation-based outreach and education in Arizona, California and New York. She is passionate about conservation, education and natural resources management.
by Challie Facemire | Feb 23, 2023 | Committee, Staff
Challie is CAZCA’s program director, and she leads the CAZCA effort to facilitate collaboration among the alliance partners as well as implementation of the ROSS. She comes from an interdisciplinary research background studying landscape scale land management, environmental and natural resource law and policy, physical and legal boundary impacts on ecosystems, and collaborative conservation.
by Ashley Quay | Oct 13, 2022 | Staff
Debra is a volunteer for CAZCA at Desert Botanical Garden; she provides general support for CAZCA programs. As an environmental educator and Certified Interpretive Guide, Debra’s passions are helping people connect with places, natural and cultural resources and encouraging the public to engage in conservation action.
by Ashley Quay | Jun 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Donna Bronski has lived in Arizona since 1977. Starting in 1984, she served as legal advisor and land use/zoning attorney for various cities, towns and special districts throughout AZ, but primarily around the Valley of the Sun. Now that Donna and her husband have retired, she is focused on family and volunteer activities. Her primary volunteer position is serving as a board member for the White Tank Mountains Conservancy.
by Ashley Quay | May 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Jay leads the Community Engagement Program for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Jay has been with the Department since 2001 and has served in a number of roles, including Wildlife Manager, Law Enforcement Program Manager, Education Branch Chief, Shooting Sports Branch Chief and Regional Supervisor.
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