Isabel Alexander

John Pierre van Dongen | President

January 1, 2025

John Pierre van Dongen Board of DirectorsHe / Him / His John Pierre was born and raised in South Africa.  After graduating from Medical School and completing his military draft in the South African Defense Force, he sailed around the world for 10 years, landing in the USA where he opened a solo Family Practice ... read more

Peter Fisher

November 23, 2024

Peter Fisher Strategic AdvisorFormer Board Presidenthe/him/his Peter Fisher joined the Friends of the San Juans Board in 1987 and served as Board President from 1988 to 1991. During the 1980s, Peter played a pivotal role in shaping San Juan County’s history by imagining, initiating, and stewarding transformative “Healthy Community” projects: As President of Friends of ... read more

Sarah Hart

April 3, 2024

Sarah Hart Board of Directorsshe/her/hers

Raven Preston

April 3, 2024

Raven Preston Board of Directors Raven brings a strong background in user research, data analysis, and customer-centric strategy development to Friends of the San Juans. With expertise in the SAFe Agile framework, Raven applies critical thinking and project management skills to address complex challenges, including those in conservation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Raven’s academic research ... read more

Drew Harvell

April 3, 2024

Drew Harvell Science Advisor Drew earned her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1985 and is a researcher, professor, and author. Drew teaches at Cornell University where she is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She also researches and teaches out of the University of Washington Friday Harbor Marine Labs. ... read more

Stephanie Solien

November 29, 2023

Stephanie Solien Board of Directorsshe/her/hers Stephanie Solien is a civic activist with over 25 years of experience in politics, government, and nonprofits in Washington, D.C., and Washington State. She’s passionate about working with diverse communities and the political process to drive positive change. She currently serves on advisory boards for Western Washington University’s Salish Sea ... read more

The Friends of the San Juans do such a wonderful job of keeping on top of things like the transit of freighters through the Straits and their impact on whales as well as protecting our environment. Jim and I fell in love with the islands, the wildlife, and fishing. We hope to preserve it, not only for our family but for other families, well into the future.

Glen and Deb Bruels

members, San Juan Island