Our Team
Steve Morris (he/him)
Steve brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience combined with a passion for the environment to I Love A Clean San Diego. He has worked for several dynamic nonprofit organizations successfully leading efforts in program growth, financial management, fundraising, staff development and building community relationships.
Most recently, Steve held the role of executive director at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente where he combined his love of surfing and nonprofit leadership experience. He also served for four years as Outdoor Education Program Director at YMCA Camp Surf and three years as Development Director for the entire YMCA Overnight Camping Branch.
Steve holds a Master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego where he studied organizational leadership, financial management, program design/evaluation, and volunteer/board engagement. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
As an environmentalist, he has completed his master composter certificate from the Living Coast Discovery Center and loves to share his composting knowledge with others.
Steve lives in Carlsbad with his wife Desiree and two rescue dogs.
Ann Marie Sack (she/her)
Ann Marie was born and raised in rural Iowa and graduated from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Australia where she studied photojournalism and interned with Keep Australia Beautiful. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management through the University of Denver. Ann Marie lived in Australia for five years, during which she fell in love with the ocean, became scuba certified, and got married. Outside of work, Ann Marie is often found with her nose in a book, at the beach, or sewing clothes from thrifted materials.
Ann Hirsch (she/her)
Ann Hirsch leads I Love A Clean San Diego’s finance department. She has served the nonprofit for more than 20 years, and is the longest serving employee on staff. Ann prepares financial and managerial accounting reports for ILACSD’s leadership and its board of directors, including management of accounts payable and receivable. Her work has helped maintain the highest quality of financial responsibility and transparency, which is reflected in the organization’s platinum rating by Candid’s GuideStar and three-star rating with Charity Navigator. Her experience crosses over into human resources, as well as many important administrative and bookkeeping-related services. Her extensive background includes over 30 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, working in the yard and walks around Point Loma.
Ryan Mayeda (he/him)
Ryan studied marine biology at UC Santa Cruz and later received an M.S. degree in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University. Before joining I Love A Clean San Diego, his professional career took him to several parks in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving as a Park Interpreter. Ryan then worked as an educator for several environmental nonprofits before becoming an educator and director of programs at a southern California nonprofit focused on outdoor education and wilderness camping for all ages. His passion for the environment and youth education inspired him to become a volunteer for the California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. First serving as a board member at large, and now board president, Ryan is committed to environmental justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. His teaching and leadership experience has helped youth and adults alike to grow, learn and change their lifestyles to better care for this one Earth that we all call home. Ryan enjoys camping, taking his son on long hikes, beach time and making/eating sustainable sushi!
Jenny Barros (she/her)
Jenny, who was born and raised in San Diego, grew up surfing and cleaning up our local beaches. She is one of San Diego’s biggest fans and is still in daily awe of its beauty. The sparkling bay, the clear crisp ocean, the trails scented with sage. This love is what drew her to ILACSD. She infuses her expertise and passion for storytelling into our marketing and development strategy to help us deepen our impact and connections. Jenny holds a B.A in broadcast journalism and has over 15 years of experience building up brands, creating high engagement marketing campaigns, teaching strategic storytelling, and successfully leading fundraising and event efforts in both the for-profit and non-profit space.
Her diverse skill set and deep love for people and our planet make ILACSD the perfect fit. In her free time you might see Jenny learning how to drop in at the skate park with her husband and daughter, surfing knee-high waves with her friends, stopping to smell the roses, hiking, reading, overheating in the sauna or writing prose.
Amy Unruh (she/her)
Amy Unruh is originally from the Bay Area and went to school at Sonoma State where she studied conservation/restoration (Bachelors) and biology (minor). In college, she interned with the Sonoma Land Trust, leading walks that focus on native raptors and wildflowers, as well as leading invasive species removal efforts. After graduating, she spent 1.5 years living in Vietnam, where she taught English and volunteered doing beach cleanups, and teaching about animal welfare and conservation. After returning, Amy worked with San Diego Floating Lab, which focused on teaching grade school students about ocean life and conservation. She also worked (and continues to work) with Family Camp At Yosemite, leading nature walks, teaching about native plants and animals, creating programing, and leading the Guest Experience team. In her free time she loves doing anything outside – going to beach, hiking, reading, and studying plant taxonomy!
Eric Dillemuth (he/him)
Eric joins the I Love A Clean San Diego team from Houston, Texas. The west coast is a familiar home to him, having spent four years on Catalina Island working as a marine science instructor. Before his time on the island, he spent a year as an AmeriCorps/FEMA Corps volunteer traveling the country to assist in disaster relief and preparedness. After spending many years as a self-proclaimed “professional nomad,” Eric is happy to be in one of his favorite areas of the country. In his free time he enjoys any and all ocean activities, anything outdoors, and loves exploring San Diego for hidden (foodie) gems. Eric holds a BA in Environmental Geoscience from West Virginia University.
Ali Nicoloff (she/her)
Ali was born and raised in upstate New York, right along the Appalachian Trail, where she grew her love for the environment and it’s protection. After graduating with a BS in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, she worked at several environmental conservation camps in New York and Michigan. She found great fulfillment in teaching outdoor education. This brought her to San Diego, where she worked for a nonprofit, and focused on curriculum development with an environmental focus. She also coordinated an outreach program to local schools in south San Diego empowering kids to make choices that positively impact their environment. When not at work, Ali enjoys hiking, beach days, and checking out local breweries.
Kristin Banks (she/her)
Kristin Banks is a born and raised San Diegan who has pursued environmental stewardship throughout her work, education and personal life. She graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences and has extensive experience promoting environmental education and conservation to people of all ages and backgrounds. She has worked within the water utility for Imperial Beach and Coronado promoting residential and commercial water-conscious practices. She then became a Park Ranger for the City of Poway educating about nature’s value while helping to maintain natural spaces. She has also worked in outdoor recreation as a canoe guide, caving guide, ropes course leader and zipline operator to help promote personal growth and environmental appreciation to inspire action. As an extension of her passion for the great outdoors, she loves scuba diving, canoeing, backpacking, white water rafting and now snowboarding!
Meghan Rumel (she/her)
Originally from Chicago, Meghan is excited to be in sunny San Diego and loves exploring the beautiful city. She studied Sociology at Iowa State University, where she took a course on Environmental Sociology that ignited her passion for environmental change. She learned about the ways climate change disproportionately affects disempowered communties, and began the change in her lifestyle to help make an impact. When Meghan isn’t working, she loves to try out new coffee spots, do puzzles, and make art!
Chanelle Carney (she/her)
Chanelle grew up in a town along the Sierra Nevada foothills, but spent the last four years living in San Luis Obispo for school. She recently graduated with a BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration with a minor in Environmental Studies and Sociology. Chanelle is passionate about environmental education and believes it is an essential tool to unifying a community and enhancing the relationship between people and their environment. Outside of work, Chanelle loves practicing yoga, listening to live music, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Norma Marquez (she/her)
Norma is a San Diego native and San Diego State University alumni where she earned her degree in Public Health. She became passionate about preserving our environment during her time at SDSU. She enjoys helping others and uses her bilingual skills to reach Spanish-speaking communities. Outside of work, Norma loves spending time with family and friends, traveling and learning about different cultures, reading books, thrifting, and the great outdoors.
Maren Kavanagh (she/her)
Maren grew up in Chicago and made her way out to California to study at the University of San Diego, where she recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and minors in Political Science and Sociology. She loves traveling, and both prior to and during college took any chance she could get to study or volunteer abroad. Some of her favorite projects she has worked on include implementing invasive species control plans in New Zealand and Fiji, and increasing access to clean water for rural villages in Cambodia through building water filters out of natural materials. She is passionate about sustainable food systems, holistic wellness, and living a zero-waste lifestyle. Outside of work, she can often be found doing acro yoga and aerial arts, going camping, enjoying concerts, and cooking vegan meals for friends and family.
Linnea Bird (she/her)
Linnea was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. Growing up near the ocean sparked her passion in sustainable living and ocean awareness. She recently graduated from the University of California, Davis with a BS in Marine and Coastal Science and moved to San Diego to embark on her professional career at ILACSD. In her spare time, Linnea loves to snorkel, surf and snowboard!
Flora Fuentes-Solano (she/her)
Flora was raised in San Diego County, where she also developed her passion for the environment. She graduated from the University of California San Diego with a BA in Environmental Policy and a minor in Education. She has experience working as a Biological Monitoring Intern, Orientation Intern, Orientation Leader, and student mentor. Flora is excited to blend the worlds of environmentalism and education while working with different communities across San Diego.
Priscilla Dioquino (she/her)
Priscilla is the Waste Recovery Coordinator for I Love A Clean San Diego. As a native San Diegan, she spent a lot of time as a kid at the beaches and parks in North County. After studying Earth Science in college, she had a long career working in IT. Priscilla began her zero waste journey in an astronomy class when the teacher challenged her students to “buy fewer things” as one action to help solve climate change. After becoming a mom, she decided to focus on her passion for the environment and began to lead a zero waste lifestyle, which brought her to I Love A Clean San Diego. When she’s not working the hotline answering questions about recycling and hazardous waste, or visiting used oil recycling sites, you can find Priscilla spending time with friends and family camping, hiking, reading, and trying new vegan recipes. She hopes to inspire others to see that less can be more.
Marina Pangilinan (she/they)
Hailing from South Bay San Diego, Marina believes in the power of community organizing and education. She graduated San Diego State University with a BS in Environmental Sciences, where she was involved in student organizations surrounding sustainability and environmental justice. Marina had the opportunity of gaining experience in developing and planning community events that promoted sustainable living and the city’s ecological transition through an international internship. In her free time, Marina loves to sing, play music, make crafts, and spend time with her family and friends.
Julia Glorioso (she/her)
Julia was born and raised in San Diego County and grew up with a passion for the outdoors and the local environment. She graduated from California State University San Marcos with her B.A. in Political Science and double minored in Geography and Border Studies, where she blended her environmental passion with policy. During her degree she worked with a non-profit, dedicating her time to advocacy and community engagement to drive impactful initiatives, and brings this experience to her work at ILACSD. On her time off, she loves to travel, practice photography, and go on hikes.
Gabriel Schiering (he/him)
Gabriel grew up in San Diego before earning a degree in economics with a minor in sustainability at UC Santa Cruz. While at UCSC, he developed a community garden for the UCSC Sustainability Office that educated students on regenerative gardening, composting, and rainwater harvesting. Passionate about demonstrating that sustainable practices are cost-effective and beneficial for people, businesses, and the planet, he is committed to integrating these principles into his work at ILACSD.
After returning to San Diego, Gabriel has continued to build positive communities by leading the high school youth group at his church, serving as a role model for local teenagers. In his free time, Gabriel enjoys gardening, hiking the canyons, and taking his dog to the beach, believing that nurturing connections with nature and community is essential for a sustainable future.
Courtney Cummins (she/her)
Courtney earned her B.A. in Education from the University of Arizona and her M.A. in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University. As a native San Diegan who is passionate about education and environmentalism, she is eager to apply her skills to protect the county she loves. Courtney brings a background in project management and administrative organization, with extensive experience gained from her roles at the San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and Woodland Park Zoo. Outside of work, you’ll find Courtney exploring local museums, reading in the sun, or thrifting with friends.
Skyler Anderson (she/her)
Skyler was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area and brings with her a passion for her community, environment, and education. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020 with a degree in Conservation and Resource Studies focusing on Ecology and Behavior. During her time in college, she was a part of student led groups advocating for more green spaces and supporting local farmers. In 2021, she moved to sunny San Diego and volunteered across the county to help communities enjoy their parks, rivers, and beaches. Using her creativity and passion, she hopes to inspire more San Diegans to get out there and enjoy our green spaces. Outside of work you can find Skyler camping with her partner and dog, learning to play tennis (and winning), or trying new recipes.
Isa Schutte (she/her)
Isa, raised in South Florida, recently graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Environmental Science and Public Policy. Since childhood, she has been passionate about sustainability and wildlife conservation, a commitment reflected in her volunteer and internship experience with several local non-profits in Florida and government agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Isabella is committed to sustainable living, including eco-friendly food systems and waste reduction, and enjoys repurposing materials and thrifting. Her love for the outdoors, animals, and all things green fuels her goal of pursuing a career centered around conservation and public education. In her free time she enjoys exploring nature, spending time with friends and family, delving into herbalism and mycology, engaging with the arts, and enjoying a good meal.
Noelle Perinet (they/them)
Noelle grew up in the Bay Area and then moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University. They graduated with a degree in Sustainability and a minor in US-Mexican Border Studies. Noelle has previous experience in environmental outreach and education and is passionate about addressing environmental injustices through an interdisciplinary approach. In their free time, Noelle enjoys gardening, going to the farmer’s market, reading, and going on walks around different areas of San Diego.
Maddy Davis (she/her)
Maddy grew up in Central Kansas, where her love for animals and the outdoors blossomed while volunteering at her local zoo. She earned a BS in Zoology from Colorado State University, where her passion for environmental conservation and sustainable living deepened. Maddy is thrilled to share her dedication to the environment and strengthen her ties to our community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, exploring local coffee shops, and spending time outdoors.
Spencer Paine (he/him)
Spencer was born and raised in Torrance, CA. He graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2023 with a B.A. in Liberal Studies, concentrating in Environmental Education. In college, Spencer enhanced science education through innovative research and collaboration with K-12 teachers which was presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching International conference. After graduation, he took his passion for education to the Tahoe National Forest, where he taught outdoor science education to 5th and 6th graders. With a deep commitment to environmental education and a love for the outdoors, he has relocated to San Diego, excited to inspire others and promote sustainability in this vibrant new setting. His journey reflects a dedication to fostering a connection between young learners and the natural world, making every educational experience a memorable adventure.
Nathan Torres (he/him)
Growing up in southern San Diego, Nathan has always been fascinated by the coastline and ecosystems found in the area. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Environmental Science where he learned the importance of community engagement and environmental justice. During school, he led community outreach efforts for Your Children’s Trees, a non-profit focused on educating the public about the benefits of trees and urban forestry. Nathan looks to engage local communities in finding solutions to address environmental issues affecting San Diego. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys skateboarding, mending clothes, and spending quality time with friends.
Chris Muñoz (he/him)
Born and raised in San Diego, Chris has a deep passion for the community and has spent the last seven years educating the public on financial literacy and credit management. He has a BA in history from SDSU and hopes to use his critical thinking and writing skills to help further the missions of local nonprofits and effect real change in his hometown. Outside of work you can usually find Chris tending his garden, reading a good book, or crafting a culinary masterpiece.
Michael Giles (he/him)
Michael J. Giles was born in the White Sands Desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico, before moving to Williamsburg, Virginia at age 2. From his youth, he was captivated by nature’s rhythms and developed a deep curiosity about the environment as well as its connection to people. At 13, he moved to San Diego, where his passion for the outdoors and commitment to environmental justice truly took root. After graduating from Mt. Carmel High School, Michael studied Political Science at Palomar College before transferring to California State University San Marcos to pursue Environmental Studies. Michael gained practical experience interning for the City of San Diego, supporting over 1,000 youth across the region. He also worked as a Park Attendant in the Wilderness Gardens Preserve, protecting cultural and natural phenomena. Michael was a Producer for a sponsored on campus Climate Action podcast at CSUSM, launching the program. Graduating Cum Laude in May 2024, Michael is dedicated to inspiring others to recognize our world’s intricate connections and take meaningful action for the planet.
Meghan Plant (she/her)
Meghan was born in Orange County, CA but grew up most of her life in a suburb of Chicago! She’s always had interest in learning about the environment since the beginning of high school and loved expanding her knowledge recently at SDSU pursuing a B.S. in environmental science. She’s always had a passion for doing her part in limiting her personal waste and educating those around her to do the same. At school, she’s involved in Greek life in Kappa Delta as well! When she has time off from class, she’ll probably be at the beach with friends or at the gym!
Ruby McClung (she/her)
Ruby was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Exposure to the beautiful PNW helped spark a lifelong interest in environmentalism. Ruby got her degree in biology from the University of Maine, where she conducted research on a local insect pest: the browntail moth. To escape the snow, she moved to San Diego and is now attending graduate school at PLNU. Ruby’s most interested in entomology, forestry, and sustainable fashion. Outside of work you can find Ruby sewing clothes, reading, and spending as much time in nature as possible.
Educator...
Isa Stillitano
Caroline is originally from New Jersey, but has always wanted to live in California! She has pursued environmental stewardship and justice throughout her work, education, and personal life. Caroline graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and a minor in Energy Science and Policy. After graduating from college, Caroline went on to complete a year of AmeriCorps service in Reno, Nevada where she worked to expand access to outdoor spaces and programming to all people. She is particularly passionate about environmental and social justice and is excited to apply her skills and experience at I Love A Clean San Diego. Outside of work, Caroline can be found at the beach, listening to her favorite podcasts, or learning to roller skate!
Taylor Mohrhardt
Taylor is a San Diego native who holds a B.S. degree in journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a focus in public relations and marketing. Living on the beautiful central coast of California while attending university sparked her passion for environmental stewardship. It was then she began working with Pacific Wildlife Care in Morro Bay, helping to rehabilitate injured seabirds trapped in oil spills and producing social media content for the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. After graduating, she began working as a television writer and producer and later a public relations coordinator in San Diego, covering issues such as the ongoing pollution in the Tijuana River Valley and building earned media and communication strategies for sustainable brands. When she’s not working, Taylor enjoys surfing, rock climbing, practicing yoga and enjoying the great outdoors.
