Staff

Bev officially joined SCARCE in 2009, but being the daughter of founder Kay McKeen, means she’s truly been here since the beginning. In 2009, she was hired as the Director of Business Development and was then promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Bev has her B.S. in Family Social Services and spent over 10 years as a social worker. She uses open communication, organizational skills, and a deep love for the environment to run the organization on the business end.

Caroline started at SCARCE in late 2022 as an administrative assistant, a new role at SCARCE. She is at the center of it all; helping check in teachers and non-profit workers to shop in the Reuse Center, greeting visitors, and assisting with any needs that a staff member, volunteer, or customer has. She is passionate about the environment and enjoys making a difference in people's lives.

Heather has been with SCARCE since 1998. She holds a communications degree from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Heather has been educating children of all ages on food scrap composting, water quality, and recycling best practices for 20 years. She has led countless waste audits in schools, businesses, and other organizations. She currently serves as our Rescue Project Coordinator, compost expert, and Green Your Gig Events Coordinator.

Jean started at SCARCE in 2015 as an environmental educator, focusing on presenting interactive programs and coordinating the specifics of each to meet the unique needs of every group or individual. She holds a Masters in Education and effectively teaches all topics and age groups. Her passion and enthusiasm for the environment inspires everyone she works with.

Marina started in 2023 as an environmental educator and resource rescue assistant, helping divert resources from the landfill and teach people how to take care of the planet. She works hard to make sure that children from every background have access to the knowledge required to make sustainable decisions in their everyday lives. In addition to her in-person education work, she has helped promote SCARCE’s initiatives over social media. Her favorite part of working at SCARCE is taking care of all of the critters, including mussels, guppies, and worms!