Melinda became a member of the team in early 2023 and is thrilled to be leading the effort to engage students and teachers in ORF’s Education Programs. She comes to us from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Education Department as their Senior Manager...
Jessica found her way to ORF’s River Explorer Program through her love of teaching about (and in) the wondrous outdoors. One of her favorite things to do is study how people interact with their natural world, especially with the one thing that connects us all: water....
Bernie started with ORF in 2008 and is one of our more seasoned educators. In addition to working as part of the River Explorer Team, he also was the Crew Leader for ORF’s first Youth Conservation Team program in 2011. Bernie also can be found in the field...
After 31 years of corporate professional life, Mary shifted focus and earned a Horticulture Certificate from University of Cincinnati. Her roots are in small farming communities in northwestern Ohio where she sailed on Lake St Mary’s for many years. She earned a B.S....
Rich is responsible for the overall direction of ORF, including supervising an amazing staff. In addition to working with ORF trustees to strengthen the organization’s financial health, program offerings, and fundraising opportunities, he is the event director...
Evan climbed aboard ORF in 2012 excited to help inspire students with the value of our natural world. Evan began cultivating her knowledge and abilities at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2007, as her passion for nature intersected with her yearning to teach kids about the...
