Staff

The People Who Make It Happen

The SCARCE staff is made up of a amazing group of people who all have one thing in common: their passion for working towards a more sustainable world for future generations. The SCARCE team reaches thousands of people yearly – in schools, businesses and community groups – with innovative environmental education programs. With backgrounds ranging from teaching to environmental science, the SCARCE staff will do whatever it takes to answer your question, help you organize an event or teach you a bit more about what you can do to reduce your environmental footprint.  (Not pictured – Heather & Jan)

SCARCE’s Founder

Kay McKeen

Kay is the Founder and Executive Director of School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE). Kay’s dedication to improve the sustainability of our communities has earned her numerous awards over the years, including one of Suburban Life Magazine’s 2015 Women of Distinction and the 2016 Illinois Recycler of the Year and . Most recently, Kay was awarded the 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the West Suburban Philanthropic Network.

Kay has been recognized for the effectiveness of the programs SCARCE has developed and the legislation she has co-written to foster sustainability state-wide. Kay frequently speaks to inspire people on how to care for the earth.

Our Staff

Meet the dedicated staff members, board members, and volunteers that have made SCARCE what it is today.

Andrea Redfearn

Environmental Educator

Bev Jaszczurowski

Chief Operating Officer

Caroline Prichard

Administrative Assistant

Emily King

Environmental Educator

Heather Goudreau

Environmental Educator & Special Projects

Jean Kent

Environmental Educator

Julie Wachowski

Communications Specialist

Marina Strong

Environmental Educator/ Resource Rescue Specialist

SCARCE Board Members

Jennifer Smith

Board Member

Jennifer Walling

Board Member

Jill Donaldson

Board Treasurer

John Denk

Board Member

Kelly Zownorega

Board Vice President

Maureen Slaven

Board Member

Olivia Ryan

Board Secretary

Tammy Bristol

Board President

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