Branden Bornemann
Executive Director
Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership Coordinator
(907) 260-5449 ext 1206 branden@kenaiwatershed.org
Profile
Branden grew up on the northern great plains in North Dakota near the geographical center of North America (basically, as far away from any coastline one can get on the continent). Having grown up surrounded by grass and beef (and very few trees), Branden feels honored and privileged to have the opportunity through our work at KWF to develop such a deep connection with the amazing and unique salmon landscapes and societies that make the Kenai Peninsula and greater Alaska such special places.
Rhonda McCormick
Accounting Manager
Grant Management
Publication Sales
Run for the River Coordinator
(907) 260-5449 ext. 1203 rhonda@kenaiwatershed.org
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Rhonda is a crafty lady – crochet, cross stitch, quilting – but also enjoys reading and loves her three miniature dachshunds.
Maura Schumacher
Environmental Scientist
Invasive Species Specialist
(907) 260-5449 X1208 maura@kenaiwatershed.org
Profile
Maura has spent the past ten years working in invasive species management throughout many corners of the U.S. and Alaska. Maura was drawn to conservation work at an early age after growing up in northern Minnesota and enjoying canoe and hiking trips with her family. After graduating from college with a degree in Natural Science and Environmental Studies, Maura headed out West to work with a variety of land management agencies where she fine-tuned her skills in botany, invasive species management techniques, and geospatial technologies.
Maura loves the diversity of opportunities she has at KWF to participate in hands-on restoration, educating the public, and working with partners to problem solve and collaborate on invasive species issues in Alaska.
When Maura isn’t on the lookout for invasive species (ok let’s be real she’s always on the lookout…), she can be found paddling anything she can get her hands on, biking, playing in the snow, and crafting up a storm when forced indoors.
Megan Pike
Education Specialist
Adopt A Stream Coordinator
Summer Camp Director
(907) 260-5449 X1210 meg@kenaiwatershed.org
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When not at work, Meg can be found hiking with her pup Indie, floating the river, baking copious amounts of sourdough, digging in the garden, or finding literally any excuse to be in the sunshine!
Benjamin Meyer
Environmental Scientist
Water Quality Coordinator
(907) 232-0280 ben@kenaiwatershed.org
Profile
If Ben could meet any famous person from history it would be the caveman or cavewoman who drew the world’s oldest known picture of a salmon, 25,000 years ago on the ceiling of the “Abri du Poisson” cave in France.
Brandon Drzazgowski
Environmental Scientist
Stream Watch Coordinator
(907) 398-4304 BrandonSW@kenaiwatershed.org
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Brandon also has a new found passion for volleyball and can be found playing or training when he isn’t busy getting lost in the woods.
Jack Buban
Environmental Scientist
Nathan Davis
Invasive Species Technician
Sara Aamodt
Summer Camp Assistant
Burke Haywood
2022 Summer Intern
2021 Summer Intern
Derrick Via
2022 Summer Intern
Kevin Duffie
2022 Summer Intern
Alexis McDonald
2022 Summer Intern
Ana Maria Oliynyk
Watson Fellowship Media Specialist