Meet our Staff

Becca Schild

Executive Director
rschild@rfov.org
(she/her)

Born and raised in Colorado, love for the outdoors and public lands is central to Becca's identity and lifestyle. Prior to joining RFOV, she applied her passion for the environment as an outdoor educator, sustainability practitioner, and college teacher with organizations like Fort Lewis College, Colorado College, CU Boulder, the National Outdoor Leadership School, and the High Mountain Institute. A graduate of Colorado College, Becca went on to receive a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and a PhD in Environmental Studies from CU Boulder. Her dissertation examined the role that volunteer stewardship organizations – such as RFOV – play in land management and environmental citizenship. Becca is energized and inspired to work directly in the field of community stewardship at RFOV and apply her previous experience to making a big impact on her community and home. When not at work, you’ll find Becca out rock climbing, trail running, or exploring nature with her daughter Aven and son Cedar.

Ben Sherman

Education Director
bsherman@rfov.org
(he/him)

Ben has been with RFOV since January of 2019. He joined the team as an educator and became RFOV's Education Director in 2020. Ben oversees educational programming for youth and the wider community, from Spruce Up Your School to the year-round Youth in Nature program.

With experience working for Outward Bound, the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, Ben enjoys bringing his passion for outdoor education to audiences from Parachute to Aspen.

He unwinds by skiing, climbing, and hiking - unhurriedly enough to ID birds, wildflowers, and more. A midwestern transplant to the Roaring Fork Valley, Ben moved from Minnesota in 2017, trading 10,000 lakes for high alpine lakes. 

Jack Douglas

Director of Programs
jdouglas@rfov.org
(he/him)

Jack’s desire to preserve, protect and enhance access to Colorado’s incredible wild spaces and public lands drove him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy from Colorado College and a master’s degree in Natural Resource Stewardship from Colorado State University. These same desires brought Jack to RFOV as a seasonal Field Coordinator in 2021, where he has worked in various roles ever since.

As Director of Programs with RFOV, Jack is thrilled to put his natural resource education and experience into practice alongside RFOV’s dedicated volunteers–working to build a place-based community stewardship ethic and a sense of shared responsibility for the natural systems that support and enrich the livelihoods and adventure-pursuits of our mountain community.

When not working with RFOV, you can find Jack exploring the natural areas he loves by ski, boat and foot and playing and recording music with his band Tommy the Animal.

Kelsey’s love for the outdoors has been fueled since childhood by a deep curiosity about the natural world, its diverse ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. After graduating from Northland College in 2009 with a degree in biology, Kelsey worked on many cooperative research projects focused on the conservation of species, landscapes and natural resources; including Kittlitz’s murrelets in Glacier Bay, Alaska, Wolverines in northern Idaho and Washington, water quality in Lake Pend Oreille and microplastics dispersion in Montana’s Gallatin/Big Sky region. 

Kelsey gradually transitioned from botany and wildlife studies into designing and managing citizen science projects. Eventually this work led her to nonprofit development and fundraising as she began to help organizations sustain these projects long-term. With more than a decade of experience supporting community-based conservation and stewardship efforts, Kelsey is thrilled to apply her skills and expertise with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers. 

Kelsey is an avid trail runner, climber and naturalist with a passion for exploration. When not in the office, you can find Kelsey out on trail with her dog, Donny, or climbing in Rifle Mountain Park with her husband, Daniel. 

Claire is super excited to engage volunteers in Group and Adopt-a-Trail projects this season with RFOV as the Program Coordinator! Claire grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Policy from Western Washington University.

Claire has dedicated her career to working in non-profit organizations doing conservation work and environmental education. Throughout her career, Claire has taught students about salmon and freshwater habitat, led groups of volunteers to do butterfly research in the Manu National Park in Peru, and has done watershed and climate education while living on her bicycle.

Claire is furthering her knowledge by pursuing a Master’s Degree in Natural Resource Stewardship with an emphasis in Ecological Restoration. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her dog Oso, paint with watercolors, play soccer, ride bikes, wander in the desert, and water her plants.

Tabatha Godoy

Communications and Engagement Manager
tgodoy@rfov.org
(she/her)

Tabatha is thrilled to join the RFOV team and promote public land stewardship in this wonderful community. Raised in Southern California with a deep love for the ocean, she sought the mountains and four distinct seasons of Colorado, where she attended the University of Northern Colorado.

Passionate about youth development and the outdoors, she became part of Northwest Youth Corps, leading teens and young adults on conservation projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. A strong believer in the transformative power of nature, she’s eager to return to the conservation world and collaborate with a fantastic team on meaningful projects.

When not at work, you can find Tabatha on a river, at a lake, or on a trail, or listening to live music with friends.

Susana Prieto-Bravo

Youth Education Coordinator
sprietobravo@rfov.org
Susana grew up and have lived most of her life in Colombia. She studied Biology and later completed a Master’s in Plant Sciences. About eight years ago, she took a temporary job in environmental education that completely changed her path. That experience helped her realize that she didn’t just love nature; she wanted to help others fall in love with it too.

She believe plants are some of the most beautiful and perfectly designed living beings on Earth, and that sense of wonder shapes everything she does. Her purpose is to help people build a real relationship with the natural world. She is convinced that when we truly know something and feel connected to it, we are much more likely to care for and protect it. For her, environmental education is about curiosity, observation, and creating meaningful experiences outdoors, enamorarse de la naturaleza.

She first came to Colorado for a seasonal position in 2023 and fell in love with the landscape and community. That experience inspired her to return with long-term plans, and she’s excited to now call the Roaring Fork Valley home. After living her whole life in large cities, moving to a small community feels like a new adventure, and she’s excited to become part of it.

When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her hiking (one of the big reasons she moved here!), watching movies, or doing puzzles.

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