Jill’s passion for connecting people to place through service and experiential education is rooted in her deep connection to Southern Oregon’s mountains and communities. In 1999, she joined the Regional Ecosystem Applied Learning Corps, an AmeriCorps conservation program at Southern Oregon University, which introduced her to the region’s landscapes and people, sparking a lifelong commitment to place-based education and service.

Jill has extensive experience in sustainability, conservation, and leadership. She spent nine years managing sustainability programs at Southern Oregon University, served as an agriculture development volunteer with the US Peace Corps in Ethiopia, and supervised AmeriCorps programs for the Montana Conservation Corps. She now serves as Executive Director of the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District.

Jill’s connection to The Crest at Willow Witt began through her children’s early field trips and summer camps. The mission and vision of The Crest align deeply with her values, and she is excited to contribute to this meaningful organization and place.