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

We live in such a pivotal time. Future generations are depending on us to protect and restore what will be their environment. We support the Friends because they tackle the issues that really make a big difference in our local environment, while also squeezing maximum value out of every dollar in their budget.

Ken and Mariann Carrasco

members, Orcas Island