The Board of Directors of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods announces the establishment of the Michele Luna Tribute Fund to honor and continue the impact of the significant contributions that Michele has made to Russian River Sector State Parks, the communities that Stewards serves, and Stewards’ staff and volunteers over the 27 years of her leadership tenure.
The overall goal of the fund is to build on Michele’s legacy to ensure that high priority strategic planning goals/projects for Stewards can proceed, especially those where no dedicated funding has (yet) been secured. Two key areas that are most meaningful to Michele at this time are a) cultural history education (including Traditional Ecological Knowledge and the heritage of Pond Farm Pottery) and b) addressing climate resilience in the parks that Stewards supports.
Allocations from the fund will be decided upon each year in light of Stewards’ annual goals by a team that represents the Stewards/State Park partnership, including Michele for as long as she is able to participate.
To donate to the Michele Luna Tribute Fund, select a giving option below and designate your gift to the Michele Luna Tribute Fund.