Staff
Ron Silverman
Senior Chapter Director/Executive Director
Ron is responsible for Chapter wide fundraising initiatives including Major Gifts, Cars4Causes, the Hike Donation Program, the 1000 at $100 campaign, the March and August Membership Appeals the Cheers or Tears Tribute Card Program and partnerships with outside organizations and companies such as; Amoeba Records and Warner Bros.
He also handles all bequest, annuity and planned giving inquiries. Ron oversees, motivates, and supervises all Chapter staff; mentors and supports our members and volunteer leaders, oversees operations including fiduciary oversight and budget maintenance, programs and projects.
Ron represents the Angeles Chapter at media events and press conferences acts as emcee/master of ceremonies for Chapter events throughout the year. Ron works in partnership with the current Ex-Com chair to move Chapter policies and programs forward.
Contact Ron with any and all Chapter concerns or queries at ron.silverman@sierraclub.org or call (213) 387-4289.
Jennifer Robinson
Conservation Program Coordinator
Jennifer works to promote environmental protections in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
She helps facilitate conservation campaigns, develop campaign strategy, and implement projects. Jennifer serves as liaison with Sierra Club grassroots activists, elected officials and partner organizations to advocate for Sierra Club policy.
She also provides education through presentations, social media and internet outreach. Contact Jennifer at jennifer.robinson@sierraclub.
George Watland
Conservation Program Coordinator
George is one of two coordinators that support the Conservation campaigns of the Angeles Chapter. He works with Conservation leaders to organize projects, recruit and organize volunteers, and develop strategies for policy advocacy, public outreach, fundraising, and research methods. George helps to manage relationships with other environmental groups that collaborate with the Chapter and its leaders on various conservation issues.
He also supports e-communications activities for Chapter email, website development and social media outreach.
Contact George at george.watland@sierraclub.org and (213) 387-4287, Ext. 210.
Mary Forgione
Southern Sierran and Website Editor
Mary is an L.A.-based journalist with three decades of writing and editing experience at daily newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, the Daily News and other publications.
She's also a longtime Angeles Chapter outings leader for the Wilderness Adventures Section and a regular hiker at Griffith Park.
Mary oversees production of the quarterly Southern Sierran print edition, the monthly Southern Sierran e-newsletter and updates the Chapter website with events and news relevant to our readers and to the mission of the Sierra Club. She also updates the Chapter's Facebook page and Twitter feeds for breaking news. Contact Mary at mary.forgione@sierraclub.org or call (213) 387-4287, Ext. 212.
The phone number for the Chapter Office is 213-387-4287. To reach staff members directly, use the extensions listed below.
Chapter Coordinator Jane MacFarlane x205
Office Volunteers
Gloria Cedrone, Charming Evelyn, Jim Ulmer, Cecilia Wilmott
[Desert Five Spot flower (Nemophila Maculata), header photo by Derek Wallentinsen]
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