Our Board
Board Members
Leadership & stewardship guiding ecological integrity and community success.
Ann Mortifee C.M.
Founding Director
Founding Director, artist, and environmental advocate. Co‑founder of the Somerset Foundation; leader in ecological and cultural renewal.
Barry Gates
Director
Director. Veteran forest manager and ecoforestry leader with decades of hands‑on stewardship at Wildwood Ecoforest.
Deb Morse
Executive Director
Experienced in environmental project leadership and community development; brings a practical, systems‑based approach to implementing the Living Forest model and its next generation of demonstration projects.
Doug Makaroff, MCIP, RPP
Secretary
Urban planner and sustainability expert. Co‑creator of CLS zoning; principal developer of conservation‑based communities.
Kelly Matthews
Treasurer & Director
Background in sustainable education and ecological program management; supports outreach, partnerships, and community engagement for Living Forest initiatives.