Our Team

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As a staff, we are steadfast in our commitment to protect, defend, and restore Oregon’s high desert alongside our members and supporters. Together with the passion and commitment of a community of advocates thousands strong, the skills and experience of our staff make Oregon Natural Desert Association a respected leader in the public lands conversation at the state and federal levels.

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Our Staff

Carrie Bowden

Finance & Operations Director

Carrie joined ONDA in 2023, bringing with her not only a passion for Oregon’s high desert, but over 25 years of experience as a…

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Renee Schiavone

Communications Manager

Renee joined ONDA’s team in 2023. As communications manager, she elevates ONDA’s work, connecting people with the public lands found…

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Claire Cekander

Donor Relations Manager

Claire joined ONDA in 2022 as the donor relations manager and is based in our Portland office. She works to deepen relationships with ONDA…

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Chad Brown on Fly Fishing

Chad Brown on Fly Fishing

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Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

Michelle Frisella, member since 2017

So proud of ONDA and its members and volunteers. Such hard work gets done. To use an overused word, this is patriotism!

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Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

Aaron Tani, Sage Society Member

“It feels good to support ONDA on a monthly basis, because I know they never stop supporting our public lands. ONDA works to help make our lands a better place for the future, and I feel like I’m a part of that every month with my support.”

Our Seasonal Staff and Interns

Interns

Our wildlands interns spend the summer in the field with ONDA staff and volunteers. Our development interns help ONDA to reach community members interested in getting involved in ONDA’s work by managing ONDA event and publications logistics and representing ONDA at community events. Our Hillis internships offer students and young professionals opportunities to join us for a variety of important projects.  

Tribal Stewards

The Tribal Stewards Program offers paid positions to indigenous young adults who spend the summer in the field restoring streams, uplands and trails across Oregon’s desert lands while gaining practical restoration and research experience and exploring conservation career pathways.

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Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert.

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