Board Members

AYLA KANOW

Favorite Tree: Giant Sequoia

Ayla founded Seas of Trees in high school and now serves as Executive Director, guiding the organization’s mission and impact.

GERALD MEASER

Favorite Tree: Liquid Amber

Gerald is the Former Vice President of Goldman Sachs specialized in wealth management.

JOANNA KANOW

Favorite Tree: Ponderosa Pine

Joanna serves as President of the Board, providing leadership and guidance while supporting fundraising efforts and the long-term growth of Seas of Trees.

MELANIE MONTOYA

Favorite Tree: Tree Aspen

Melanie worked for various non-profit organizations, including Executive Director of San Miguel Resource Center, Town of Telluride affordable housing, and president of Progressive womens caucus.

JOSEPHINE FLEMING

Favorite Tree: Madrone

Jo has over 25 years of experience in the environmental realm in a wide breadth of scientific research.
She is the Executive Director of California Green.

SHAI ANN KANOW

Favorite Tree: Cherry Tree

Shai Ann is the Vice President of the Next Generation Board and Director of Youth Recruitment.
She is committed to helping the environment by getting more trees in the ground.

DANIEL KANOW

Favorite Tree: Palm Tree

Daniel is an artist and art teacher and has worked in green building and green remodeling as well.

NATALIE FIJALKOWSKI

Favorite Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce

Natalie is founder and colorado-owner of Telluride Arborists and leads the landscape design and maintenance branch of the business.

SHANNON CLEMENTS

Favorite Tree: Coast Redwood

Shannon works at the nexus of environmental protection, social equity, and economic vitality. She is the City of Santa Monica’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

GRACE ROTHMEYER

Favorite Tree: Quaking Aspen

Grace is Director of Community outreach passionate about building roots for the future.