David LaFever, Executive Director. David is an ecologist and educator who works as a Senior Biologist with Transcon Environmental, Inc., an environmental consulting company, and who teaches in a variety of settings from homeschool to the public school. With a background in wildlife biology, forest ecology, and education, David loves teaching in outdoor settings where learning really seems to come alive. David is also one of the cofounders of Rising Moon Farm in Carlton. He loves being in the backcountry, skiing, playing hockey, and writing poetry. He has been a student of Zen Buddhism for more than a decade. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiffany Ban, Associate Director. Tiffany comes from a background in natural resources management and water resources engineering, but in the past several years, has focused on transitioning from technical roles to roles that align more with her interests and passions. She previously enjoyed working with The Mountaineers, an outdoor education and conservation non-profit, before finding her way here to the beautiful Methow Valley. In her free time, she enjoys all of the outdoor recreation that the Valley has to offer, works on projects around the house, and studies Spanish. Being born and raised in Hawaii, she also stays connected to her roots through Hula and Tahitian dance.