Conexions’ breadth and depth of work is accomplished through the dedicated efforts of many who are all united with the common mission and vision of a healthy, abundant planet for all life on Earth. We have a small, efficient staff, and project teams composed of experts in their areas -- many of whom are volunteering their time and talent. Together with our volunteers and donors, Conexions is able to provide a wide array of services to our communities. With the guidance of our Board and Advisors, we are poised to make our work an even bigger part of our communities that we serve.

We are grateful for these deep and heartfelt contributions to our mission.

Board of Directors

	Jim Caldwell , Ph.D., Board President of Conexions. President of E3 Regenesis Solutions, specializing in building green energy alliances and green community systems integration in the US and Chain. Member of Sustainable San Mateo County, Member of Energy Voyager Corporation's International Knowledge Trust, a Director of the 1990 Institute and The U.S. China Green Energy Council.
	Susan Stansbury serves as Executive Director for Conexions and co-directs Conexions' Green Fork project. Through the Green Fork, she has been working to strengthen the local food system through educational events and policy work for the past 9 years. She has also been at the forefront of establishing school gardens throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties through “Getting Going Growing.” Prior to her work on the Green Fork project and forming Conexions, she was the Executive Director of Bay Area Action, which merged with the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation to form Acterra.
	Jayne Booker, Board Member
	Robyn Wheeler, Board Member, has 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in the high tech industry. Her most recent role was leading a finance team supporting a $2B division of the Hewlett Packard Company. Her passion for the environment grew increasingly stronger when building her "green" house in the Bay Area. A mother of three young children, she works hard to educate them on healthy food choices and on the importance of protecting the environment
	Karen Harwell ,is Director of Conexions' Exploring a Sense of Place project and Board Member. Karen’s early years were imprinted by the majesty and inherent wisdom of the Colorado Rockies. Her study in Ecology was at the University of Colorado receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in preparation for teaching K-12 as well as developing curriculum and facilitating courses. Her graduate study includes Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies, six-week intensive in Earth Literacy, and certification in Permaculture.
	Janet Gee ,Board Member, has over fifteen years of marketing management experience in high-tech services and computers, including program management, product marketing, alliance management and sales development. She provided marketing expertise to Exploring A Sense of Place, before joining the Conexions board in December 2008.
	Samantha Schoenfeld ,Secretary, brings her experience and skills as a conflict resolution professional specializing in mediated and facilitated processes to Conexions and it’s projects specifically Sustainovation and EnneBusiness Solutions. She has worked with business, academic institutions, and in public peace processes internationally. Samantha is also a certified Enneagram Instructor, Mediator and Facilitator.
	Michaelyn Shelly-David, Board Member, has over twenty years experience in high tech sales, sales management and business development.

Staff

	Susan Stansbury serves as Executive Director for Conexions and co-directs the Green Fork (formerly Valley of Heart’s Delight), a project of Conexions. Through the Green Fork project, she has been working to strengthen the local food system through educational events and policy work for the past 9 years. She has also been at the forefront of establishing school gardens throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties through “Getting Going Growing. Prior to her work on the Green Fork project and forming Conexions, she was the Executive Director of Bay Area Action, which merged with the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation to form Acterra.
	Samantha Schoenfeld brings her experience and skills as a conflict resolution professional specializing in mediated and facilitated processes to Conexions and it’s projects specifically Sustainovation and EnneBusiness Solutions. She has worked with business, academic institutions, and in public peace processes internationally. Samantha is also a certified Enneagram Instructor, Mediator and Facilitator.
	Karen Louie, Marketing Director, joined Conexions in December 2008. Karen's initial charter at Conexions is to establish strong market focus, outreach, and is a key member of the fund raising leadership team. Karen brings a wealth of business and marketing expertise spanning Strategy & Business Planning, Program Development, and Solution Marketing working for companies including Hewlett-Packard and General Electric.
	Lydia Puhak joined Conexions in August 2008 as its Development Associate and staff member of Peninsula Permaculture. She holds a BA in Biology with continuing studies in French, Math, Economics and Copyediting. Prior to joining Conexions, Lydia spent three years working with Peninsula Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer in operational and fund development.