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ABOUT US
Hal Holland B.S. Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution, UC San Diego Hal is the Mitigation Bank Coordinator with the national mitigation banking firm Westervelt Ecological Services (WES). He oversees mitigation and conservation bank design and entitlement, including land acquisition reconnaissance, restoration design and permitting, and resource management planning. At the moment, his primary focus is on endangered species mitigation in the Sacramento Valley. Prior to working at WES, Hal oversaw the Conservation Planning group at Wildlands, Inc., and spent five years as a mitigation planner and wildlife biologist with EDAW. He has experience with habitat mapping, conducting endangered species and general wildlife surveys, and ESA/wetlands permitting throughout California and portions of Nevada and Montana. Hal is an avid outdoors enthusiast, and spends weekends hiking, biking, running or backpacking. Kirsten Christopherson M.S., Biological Conservation, CSU Sacramento Kirsten is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and senior biologist at Beale Air Force Base in Yuba County, approximately 40 miles north of Sacramento. Her preferred projects at the base include riparian, vernal pool, and native grassland restoration. She also enjoys the educational opportunities her job allows, by working with volunteers and mentoring interns and young professionals. Kirsten has enjoyed her involvement on the Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Board for 6 years. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and a multitude of outdoor activities with her husband, pets, and friends. Linda Leeman M.S. Natural Resources, Humboldt State University Linda is a Senior Wildlife Biologist with the environmental consulting firm EDAW. She specializes in designing and conducting biological analyses, focused wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, wildlife impact analyses, restoration and mitigation planning, and endangered species permitting. She prepares resource management plans, environmental impact reports, and biological assessments. Her professional background includes several years working as a seasonal biologist for state and federal agencies in California, Alaska, and Arizona, as well as for non-profit conservation organizations in California and Costa Rica. Linda enjoys spending her non-work time with her husband and energetic 2-year old son. Melinda Dorin B.S. Ecology Behavior and Evolution, UC San Diego Melinda has served on the Chapter Board for 7 years in different capacities. Melinda works at the California Energy Commission's PIER program on issues such as wind energy, once through cooling impacts, and more. Melinda lives in Sacramento and is married. She spends as much time outdoors as possible and is also a part time yoga teacher. As part of her commitment to environmental issues, she also serves on the Board of her community group and is also on the Board of the Environmental Council of Sacramento. If you have ideas for workshops or training or would just like to share views as a chapter member, she welcomes any input. mdorin@energy.state.ca.us or 916.654.4024 Armand Gonzales M.S. Natural Resources, Humboldt State University Armand is currently the Program Manager for the Department of Fish and Game's, North Central Region, Fisheries and Wildlife Programs. Oversight responsibilities include Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Lands, Hatcheries, Resource Assessment, Interpretive Services, and GIS. Prior assignments with Fish and Game include timber harvest review and wildlife unit management. Past and current research interests include the Northern spotted owl, white-footed vole, burrowing owl, Western Yellow-billed cuckoo, Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada red foxes, and Pacific fisher. Armand is married with two daughters. He and his wife live on their horse ranch in El Dorado County, raising Thoroughbreds. His hobbies include backpacking, hunting, fishing, scuba diving and cross-country skiing. agonzales@dfg.ca.gov or (916) 358-2876 Sara Lee Sara is a biologist with Environmental Science Associates, an environmental consulting firm in Sacramento. She has many interests including reading, writing, dancing, school, travel and all things outdoors. She is honored to be a part of The Sac-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society, and whole-heartedly believes in the importance of preserving and protecting our wildlife! DOWNLOAD OUR BYLAWS:
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