Who We Are

After a season of dormancy, restoration, and renewal,  please welcome our new members:

• Alice Waldhauer, Chair of the Board
• Sherrill Massey, Vice-Chair of the Board
• Scott A. Wolf, Treasurer
• Michelle Leatherman, Trustee
• Nina Thomson, Trustee
• D’Lyn Stinziano, Trustee
• Ellie Nowels, Contributor/Partner

Meet the Board

CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Alice Waldhauer is a geologist and environmental consultant with a keen interest in preserving natural settings within the urban environment. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical sciences from the Ohio State University and has been involved with environmental remediation and water-quality assessment at industrial facilities for more than twenty years. Her hobbies include hiking and biking in Central Ohio parks, gardening, wildflower observation, and birdwatching. She has lived in Clintonville between Glen Echo and Walhalla Ravines for more than fifteen years. In the past, Alice has volunteered for other Central Ohio organizations including the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Soil Conservation Service (now the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District,) SWACO Hazardous Household Waste Collection Events, and the American Institute of Professional Geologists.

VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Sherrill Massey has an MFA in drawing and printmaking. Her drawings and prints have been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally. She has served as a trustee on numerous boards including The Italian Village Society, North Market Development Authority, Godman Guild Association, and Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. She is a volunteer photographer and archivist for the OSU Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens. She has been a resident of Columbus since 1974 and lives in Italian Village.

TRUSTEES

Nina Thomson grew up in Pittsburgh and was drawn to Columbus’ ravines when she came for Grad school at OSU. She has lived in the University District for 15 years and especially enjoys taking her children and dog on walks through the Glen Echo Ravine. Trained as an architect, with a master’s degree in architecture from The Ohio State University, she is currently a stay-at-home parent of three and enjoys staying involved with community work and volunteering in her spare time. While Chair of the Glen Echo Neighbors Civic Association she worked with the city and ODOT on ravine issues and is excited to join the board of FOR to continue advocating for our ravines.  

An Advocate for Community Resources