Valley Advocates Staff & Board
Valley Advocates for Responsible Development (VARD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizens’ group dedicated to open spaces, wild places, and vibrant communities.
Our Mission is to shape policy, guide development, and provide outreach to preserve natural resources, protect rural character, and promote vibrant communities in Teton Valley through civic action.
Our approach is a collaborative one. We seek to be a resource for local decision-makers and developers, as well as to educate and empower citizens to be involved in the local decision-making process.
We Believe in smart growth and thoughtful development that benefits and promotes vibrant communities and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Responsibility and accountability in local government
- Civic engagement & public participation in the community development process
- Preservation & stewardship of rural communities & local natural resources, and
- Serving as a free community educational resource for everyone.
Staff

Niki Richards
Executive Director

Emily Sadow
Program Associate & Office Manager

Alena McIntosh
Research Associate
Board

Dawn Donovan Felchle
Chair

Mike Pfeil
Vice Chair

Jeri Thomson
Secretary

Linda Unland
Board Member

Scott L Hochstrasser
Board Member

Kathy O'Neil
Board Member
Cindy Orcutt
Board Member

Lee Simmons
Board Member
Trustee Emeritus

David Work
Trustee Emeritus

Susie Work
Trustee Emeritus

David Axlerod
Trustee Emeritus

Janna Rankin
Trustee Emeritus