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

Raven Preston

April 3, 2024

Raven Preston Board of Directors As a seasoned user experience researcher and communication strategist, I bring a unique blend of skills that can significantly contribute to the mission of Friends of the San Juans. My career is driven by a passion for leveraging data-driven insights to enhance user engagement and drive impactful change, which aligns ... 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

From the first time we visited the islands, we were awe-struck by the natural beauty of this majestic setting: towering conifers, green meadows, beautiful lakes, forested mountains, all surrounded by the sound! Like any beautiful location, this magical environment could be “loved to death”, which is why it is so important that Friends of the San Juans is there to help us protect what we all love.

David and Geri Turnoy

members, Orcas Island