Our Board and Staff
working with you to change the world
Alicia Brace
President
Alicia's background has distinctly equipped her to establish and lead Alicia's Arbor. She has over ten years of experience in executive management in the business world and is a skilled project manager. She has a BAA in Global Project Management.
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A nature lover from her early days, her passion has only grown over time. Working in Yellowstone National Park while in college gave her a unique experience to see first hand the positive impact people can have if committed to protecting wild lands.
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Although concerned for all wildlife, Alicia's true passion is for pollinators and she is certified through Michigan State University as a Pollinator Champion and is listed as a Monarch Trainer through the University of Minnesota's Monarch Larva Monitoring Program.
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Rachel Hatt
Secretary
Coming soon...
M. Shawn Baker
Treasurer
Shawn has 30 years of experience working in business development and project management. In recent years, as a certified Change Management Specialist, Shawn has worked with small, medium, and large health organizations assisting them with improving their processes or implementing large-scale systems changes. Shawn’s current client is the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services assisting them with the roll-out of a new pilot program to improve the housing and health services provided to the Michigan homeless population.
On a personal level, he is a wilderness enthusiast who’s favorite backpacking trips include Yosemite in California and Patagonia in Chile.
Currently Open
Board Member
If you are interested in joining Alicia's Arbor as a board member, please reach out to one of the current board members.
Tiffany LaPeer
Board Member
Tiffany is a professor of English Composition and is passionate about education and bringing people together. She is excited to bring her communication and organizational skills to Alicia's Arbor, particularly within the Outreach and Education program. As a Collegiate Adviser for the Sigma Kappa Sorority, she has experience organizing volunteer and fundraising projects.
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Tiffany's concern for environmental issues began with a love for polar bears and the struggles that climate change has caused for them.
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Aaron Hagman
2018 Conservation Intern
Aaron's passion for environmental, economic, and social sustainability has led him to becoming an Environmental Studies & Sustainability Major at Michigan State University. Experienced with designing and leading projects as an Eagle Scout, Aaron is excited to contribute to the goals of Alicia's Arbor as a Conservation Intern.
In addition, as a student at MSU, Aaron worked with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and desires to help people of low socioeconomic status.
Natasha Bair
2018 Marketing Intern
As an Environmental Studies & Sustainability major at Michigan State University, Natasha is deeply concerned with the conservation of natural ecosystems. Using her adept organizational skills and her creativity, she will be assisting with Alicia's Arbor's marketing and outreach plans.
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Natasha has taken on various leadership roles in her past, including her position as Vice President of Panhellenic Council and President of the Relay for Life committee.