Staff

Our Staff Members

Chris Boomsma

Chief Executive Officer

In this role, Chris leads the organization in fulfilling its mission to assemble, interpret and communicate credible, science-based information regionally, nationally and internationally to legislators, regulators, policymakers, the media, the private sector and the public.

In his free time, he enjoys volunteering, exercising, reading, gardening and traveling with his family.

Carlos Back Vianna

Director of Marketing and Communications

Kaylee Kleitsch

Programs and Engagement Manager

Alley Odland

Content Assistant

Savanna Gratny

Membership and Engagement Assistant

Rachel Rydl

Digital Media Assistant

Jennifer Holliday

Publications Assistant

Heidi Schouten

Regulatory Affairs Assistant