Dr. Laurie Stuart – Executive Director
Laurie joined TTCD in 2021 with more than 10 years of leadership in science education, conservation, and nonprofit management. Her career has focused on fostering collaborative and community-driven conservation actions, and she is honored to work with the Tyonek Tribal Conservation District’s team and diverse stakeholders in managing the district’s natural resources for the benefit of the people who depend upon and steward them. Stuart currently serves on the MatSu Basin Salmon Habitat Partnership.
lstuart@ttcd.org
Now Hiring! – Habitat Programs Director
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Andy Wizik – Conservation Biologist
New to TTCD in 2023, Andy has worked on salmon and invasive species issues around Cook Inlet since 2014. He lives in Kenai with his wife, daughter, and a whole lot of pets. Andy’s education and career has been primarily focused on moose and salmon, which his family also relies on for most of their meals. Andy is excited to be able to put his passion for subsistence and healthy habitats to work for TTCD.
awizik@ttcd.org
Cayley Eller – Tyonek Grown Program Manager
Cayley joined TTCD in spring of 2023 to manage the Tyonek Grown program. She has worked across the food system in agricultural production, processing, and distribution, including through management of grants, programs, and policy advocacy. Cayley holds a Master of Science in Food Systems and Society and looks forward to collaborating with the many diverse stakeholders in Tyonek to learn how the Tyonek Grown program and garden can better serve local community members.
celler@ttcd.org
Charlsie Huhndorf-Arend – Administrative Assistant
Charlsie joined TTCD in 2023 as a part-time staff member after retiring from a 30-year career in public service. She is a lifelong Alaskan that enjoys spending time with her family and many pets, flower gardening, and birdwatching.
admin@ttcd.org
Miles Knotek – Outreach Manager
Joining TTCD in 2024, Miles brings a background in science education, field work and nonprofit coordination to the position of Outreach Manager. Born and raised in Moose Pass, and a graduate of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, he is excited to reconnect with Alaskan people, place and environment after living in the Lower 48. When not working, Miles enjoys spending as much time as possible outside in all seasons or at home baking a new dessert.
mknotek@ttcd.org
Now Hiring! – Youth Garden Intern positions open
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