The Center for Earth Leadership has a staff of four as well as volunteers who accept major responsibility for the work of the Center.

Kelly Boreing |  Administrative Assistant
Kelly recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Environmental Studies and relocated to Portland to be near family.  She was born and raised in Humboldt County amongst the Redwoods where her desire to work to protect the Earth took root.  Outside of the Center, Kelly enjoys getting know her new niece Sunny and exploring the Portland food scene.

Emily Klavins   |   Program Coordinator
Emily is a native Oregonian and graduate of Lawrence University, with a degree in Environmental Studies and Government.  After her graduation, Emily worked for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as an instructor in their Outdoor Education program, teaching all ages about the Great Northwest.  Most recently, she worked fighting for progressive causes in different parts of the country as a community organizer.  Emily is inspired by the stewardship of others and strives in her personal life to take care of the Earth.  She enjoys playing soccer, backpacking, laughing, and sharing life and the outdoors with others.

Dick Roy   |   Managing Director
A 1970 graduate of Harvard Law School, Dick left his practice of corporate law with Stoel Rives to join his wife Jeanne as a full-time volunteer for the earth in 1993.  Together, they have launched the Center for Earth Leadership, the Northwest Earth Institute, and the Oregon Natural Step Network.  At the national level, Dick served for six years on the board of the Center for a New American Dream.   
    Dick’s Resume [pdf]

Jeanne Roy   |   Education Director
A recognized leader in Oregon's environmental movement for 35 years, Jeanne is a co-founder of the Center for Earth Leadership, the Northwest Earth Institute, and the Oregon Natural Step Network.  She served on the founding board of The Natural Step U.S. at the request of Paul Hawken.  She also co-founded Recycling Advocates and Portland’s Master Recycler program, authored a weekly column on sustainable lifestyle in The Oregonian and This Week Magazine for five years, and serves as a continual advisor to public agencies on environmental policy matters. 
    Jeanne’s Resume [pdf]