Role: Staff
Ken Tomczuk
Ken has a decade of experience in participatory design, engagement, innovation, health justice, and education. One of his driving passions is to ensure everyone has access to sustainable foundations, healers, and actualizers. Mixed with his experience in design, strategy, management, and direction, this passion has allowed him the opportunity to lead projects and initiatives in…
Jolynda Wilson
As Director of Operation and Special Projects, Jolynda brings over 15 years of expertise in management, process implementation, healthcare, and accounting. She has a proven track record of optimizing operations and driving growth across diverse industries. Her career has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve a balanced, healthy life by fostering practices that prioritize wellness….
Daniel Greenspan
As VP of Design and Sacred Places, Daniel brings expertise in health strategy and community development informed by strong design skills and a focus on end-user partnership. Daniel first collaborated with Nature Sacred on the partner side, while designing and cultivating dreams into action at Kirby Lane Park in Baltimore, MD. Daniel is passionate about…
Haylie S. Kim
Haylie’s personal and professional goals align with the mission of Nature Sacred, as she seeks to help in healing neighborhoods and communities with the nourishing elements that nature provides. Haylie is driven by cultivating authentic relationships with communities and sharing her love for nature with those around her. In addition to an educational background in…
Remy Shaffer Gomes
Remy Shaffer Gomes first encountered Nature Sacred in her work at University of Maryland and the Sacred Place there, the Garden of Reflection and Remembrance. More than a decade later, she is excited to partner with the Nature Sacred team to promote the benefits of nearby nature in healthcare settings. With a background in development…
Hannah Spirt-Jones
With a background in Anthropology and American Studies, Hannah brings a set of unique skills and perspectives to Nature Sacred. With her interest in people and cultures, alongside her passion for human rights advocacy, Hannah is dedicated to supporting Nature Sacred and the expanding the Firesoul Network, while working to further promote diverse opportunities and…
Eva Vega-Olds
Eva Vega-Olds is an anti-bias, anti-racist educator and diversity, equity and inclusion specialist with 20 years of professional experience creating change in schools, universities, nonprofit organizations and the corporate world. Eva creates DEI educational content tools and training resources, and leads group education through facilitated dialogue, interactive workshops and performance driven keynotes. Melding wellness with…
Ron Ammon
As a master gardener and expert horticulturalist, Ron Ammon has been an integral part of Nature Sacred since our origin. His fingerprints are all over the organization: from the Nature Sacred model and process, to bench design, and overall ethos. We joke that Ron is truly like the sun—his presence alone uplifts and warms a…
Alden E. Stoner
As CEO, Alden brings over 20 years of experience in building and marketing social impact organizations. Her expertise is rooted in creatively bringing together private, non-profit, academic and governmental entities to effectively change attitudes, behaviors, and policy. Prior to joining Nature Sacred, Alden mobilized organizations and the public around social issues, films, Fortune 500 brands,…
Erin Robertson
Erin joined Nature Sacred in 2015, and has since created the Nature Sacred Network, a thriving coalition of Firesouls who convene, share, learn, and grow from each other. It was from this Network and its collective strength that the potential to scale the organization’s outcomes was born. Inspired by the power of nature to transform…
