Peak Team

I specialize in outreach, business strategy, content development, and communications. I provide freelance writing, copy editing, minutes and note-taking services to multiple clients. I have worked in the nonprofit, education, and government sectors for over 30 years. I spent 20 years providing executive project support and fifteen years of experience engaging the public. I publish our weekly 1 Planet News, maintain the website, and write occasional blogs.

As a government affairs consultant, attorney, and facilitator, I specialize in aquatics, shorelines, natural resources, and project development. For nearly twenty years, I worked as an advocate and strategist, with a focus on problem solving through outreach, relationships, and community building. Experience with diverse rural and urban entities as well as government and private entities at regional and state level

When working with clients, I apply my management level experience in numerous areas of natural resource land use management and policy. I enjoy networking with legislative, government, and municipal leaders at a regional and statewide level. My expertise lies in development, deployment, and management of strategic campaigns, collaborative problem solving, and persuasive integration of science and data.

Education:

• Juris Doctor, University of Washington School of Law
• Bar Membership, State of Washington
• Executive Board Member, Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
• Bachelor of Arts, International Relations cum laude, Wellesley College

In my free time, I enjoy sailing, skiing, living on a lake, and exploring Washington’s great outdoors.

As an environmental social scientist, I have engaged in applied research in regional, national, and international locations for over a decade. I use quantitative and qualitative methods and primarily focuses on private landowner incentive program design for conservation objectives as well as collaborative management of public forests and watersheds. I am currently enrolled in a PhD program through the University of British Columbia focused on Resources, Environment, and Sustainability.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program through the University of British Columbia focused on Resources, Environment, and Sustainability
• Master of Science, Human Dimensions of Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech
• Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Oberlin College

I am the owner of Cathy Angell Communications and specialize in presentation design and delivery for scientists, educators, and public officials. I offer trainings on science communication, virtual facilitation, and effective slide design. For 18 years, I developed and coordinated Ecology’s Coastal Training Program, considered to be one of the most successful training programs in the country for coastal managers. During that time, I was honored to receive a communications award from NOAA which is given out each year in my honor. I am delighted to partner with Peak Sustainability Group and bring my vision of effective communication to agencies and individuals in Washington and other states near and far.

Education:

• Master of Education in Adult Learning, Western Washington University
• Bachelor of Environmental Science, Maryville College, Tennessee

In my free time, two of my favorite things to do are riding my e-bike (a game changer!) and camping with my tear-drop trailer in local state parks. I also love walking, hiking, kayaking, and finding great food trucks.

Most of my consulting career has focused on providing state and federal regulatory compliance support to heavy industry, manufacturers and commercial operations, in the areas of air & water quality, waste and hazardous materials management, and environmental training. I have worked closely with multiple groups within an organization, in identify environmental compliance challenges and in developing effective and efficient approaches to sustaining compliance. I have a keen interest in solving facility challenges in areas where the realities of facility operations intersect with environmental science “in the field”, and with regulatory mandates. My ultimate goal as a consultant is to help clients conduct their activities profitably, while environmental compliance activities reliably “run in the background.

Education and Certifications:

• Master of Science, Environmental Chemistry, minor in Geology, University of N Carolina
• Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences, multi-disciplinary studies, Rutgers University
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (1994 to present)

For over 30 years, I have focused on helping people and organizations discover new possibilities through collaborative decision-making processes. I have worked with governments, non-profits, communities, and businesses helping them to address their challenges and take action on opportunities. As a facilitator with 30 years of experience, I particularly enjoy designing and leading multiple-benefit collaborative processes which advance complex natural resource and sustainability initiatives. My strengths lie in my ability to guide strategic discussions, build effective teams and organizations, and facilitate constructive and collaborative decision making. I draw upon my extensive history working on environmental and ecosystem resilience. I have led and participated in  decades of productive public engagement. I try to bring an optimism to my work that entrusts every person with a desire to create positive and innovative outcomes.

Education:

• Master of Science, Environmental Science & Engineering, University of Washington
• Bachelor of Science, Geology, Washington State University
• Washington Career Executive Program
• Washington Incident Command Public Information Officer for WDNR

In my free time, I enjoy biking, hiking, kayaking, camping, playing guitar and spending time with family. I am father of two adult children – both entering their careers and making their way in the world. I enjoy writing, poetry, and songwriting. Much of my creativity currently is being applied to build my business and team and help people discover new possibilities.

As Chief Financial Advisor, I am excited to bring my expertise to Peak and their leadership team. My experience lies in coaching business owners and giving them confidence in their financial reporting methods and numbers. By building and refining financial systems and reporting processes, especially during Peak’s period of rapid company growth, my aim is to help drive organizational effectiveness through the establishment of accurate, timely financial reporting and accountability.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and taking advantage of our beautiful PNW trails.

I am a certified Home Energy Rater, InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector (License # WA 21009931). I also have been Certified as a Healthy Homes Inspector and Indoor Air Quality Consultant. I have 10 years’ experience in the construction industry ranging from providing energy audits for commercial buildings to designing high-performance HVAC systems and installing solar energy systems in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, and San Juan counties. I love taking a comprehensive approach to improving building performance and indoor air quality for homes and small businesses by gathering objective and unbiased data using the latest diagnostic testing tools. With a wide range of construction experience and education, I bring a strong understanding of modern building science. My comprehensive reports are easy for clients to understand and apply to making building improvements in an intentional and efficient manner.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (magna cum laude), focus on Energy Law and Policy, Vermont Law School, Institute for Energy and the Environment
• Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy with a Minor in French, University of Colorado at Boulder

In my free time, I enjoy serving my local community as a board member for the Kulshan Community Land Trust and Bellingham Mountain Rescue. I am a husband, and a father and you will often find me with my family trail running, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and climbing in the North Cascades.

I am passionate about engaging communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the global sustainability transition. I aim to equip leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to create meaningful change in their sphere and beyond. My strengths include using systems mapping and sustainability analysis to identify key leverage points for positive impact, engaging diverse stakeholders in collaborative solutions, working with businesses to integrate sustainability into corporate values and operations, and experience with complex international sustainability issues. I believe that a collaborative and holistic approach to solutions has the power to spark systemic change on many critical challenges society is facing.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Earth Systems, Energy, Science and Technology, Stanford University
• Master of Science in Sustainability Science and Practice, Stanford University with a focus on using systems thinking and leadership to solve complex sustainability issues around the world

I am a former NASA and NOAA scientist with a 25-year career spanning government, academia, and the private sector doing atmospheric and ocean climate research, project and data management, and citizen science. I enjoy applying my deep expertise in scientific technology and innovation, environmental policy, and climate planning. As a leading authority on climate data and adaptation strategies, my research has included how climate affects coral reefs, wine quality, aviation, and renewable energy production. I have worked with local, statewide, national, and international partners and direct a major regional climate center.

Education and Certifications:

• PhD in Geography, Michigan State University; Dissertation: Regional climate models to estimate wind energy potential.
• Master of Science in Geography, Indiana University; Thesis: Long-term behavior of wind speed and power in the Midwestern US
• Bachelor of Science in Geography, University of Illinois; Thesis: Landfall variability of Atlantic Hurricanes
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

In my free time, I am a pilot, scuba diver, author, photographer and world traveler. What I enjoy most is to nurture a curiosity of the natural world and use my fascination with words, visualization, and innovative technology to drive practical and positive change. My passion is to unlock the potential of every person to make a difference to the natural world.

I am passionate about encouraging businesses, organizations, and individuals to pursue opportunities to create shared value. I believe that leaders and their organizations are only as healthy as the communities they are surrounded by, both locally and globally. Systems mapping and working in interdisciplinary groups are two of my favorite tools to expand perspectives and analyze potential leverage points for systems-level change. 

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Human Biology with an emphasis on Human Performance, Stanford University
  
• Master of Science, Sustainability Science and Practice, Stanford University

In my free time, I love swimming, biking, exploring new camping spots, visiting libraries and bookstores, gardening, and cooking.  

Dr. Keith Wolf brings tremendous expertise and thirty-plus years’ experience working with state, federal, and tribal governments as well as private industry. Keith has led and managed diverse and complex environmental divisions where he increased effectiveness and coordination for policy, funding, capital programs, legislation, structural effectiveness, and capacity.

Keith is facile in the areas of climate change, natural resource management, and sustainability: natural resources law, regulatory compliance for infrastructure and capital projects, climate action plans, and asset protection for private industry, city, state, federal, and tribal governments. This includes standards benchmarking for GHG and carbon offset programs for transportation, energy, environmental management and stewardship, extreme weather response and resiliency, and public works, capital development, health co-benefits, business circularity, justice and socio-economic effects.

Keith also holds positions at the US Department of Commerce/NOAA Fisheries and serves on its West Coast Climate Team. He is an active documentary filmmaker with two projects currently in production: Under Puget Sound, a 25-year retrospective re-release, and a six-part series: “Oceans in Crisis.” Keith is also engaged with the Portland Chapter of the Climate Reality Project. He served three terms as President of the American Fisheries Society’s International Chapter in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State.

Areas of expertise:

• ESG and UN Environmentally Sustainable Goals processes, standards and frameworks
• Environmental Profit and Loss Statements (EPL)
• GHG Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Sustainability Accounting Standards (SASB)
• CDP’s Global Disclosure System
• Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
• WEF-IBC Common Metrics; Climate Indicators and Reporting Framework
• Task Force on Climate-Related-Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• Systems Thinking and Wedge Analysis and Strategies
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• International Integrated Reporting Council’s Reporting Framework

Education:

• PhD, Environmental Engineering, Warren National University
• Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources Management and Biology, Pacific Lutheran University
• Major in Business Management and Minor in Project Management, Bellevue College
• Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology and Ecology, Western Washington University
• Associates Degree in Oceanography and Physical Geography, Whatcom Community College
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Behavior, Columbia Pacific University

In my free time, I enjoy writing and directing nature documentaries, SCUBA diving all over the world, and vacationing in Belize. 

As Climate Planning Research Assistant at Peak Sustainability Group, I bring a skill set of working with municipalities to navigate the climate planning process. I am adept at research and constructing GHG inventories as well as preparing and updating reports such as the one to the Carbon Disclosure Project. I understand budgetary and capacity constraints on a municipal government’s climate actions. I am very familiar with the elements and recommendations in an appropriate Climate Action Plan that outlines how to address and mitigate risk, develop policies, and characterize high-priority future aspirations.

Working with the Climate and Energy Manager at the City of Bellingham, I became part of the 2021 ICLEI Community GHG Inventory cohort, applying ClearPath software to construct US Community Protocol-compliant inventories. I then collected data to construct four years of GHG inventories for the city and completed the 2021 CDP reporting requirements, and compiled a process for updates in future years.

Education:

• Senior at WWU, completing a BA in Business and Sustainability and a certificate in Climate Leadership

When I’m not working or in school, my free time is often spent organizing club activities, out birdwatching or hiking, or inside reading or baking.

I believe that when each of us is able to show up to work as our authentic selves, incredible things are possible. In 2022, I stepped onto a new path of offering support and capacity for community-building organizations by founding my own company RM & Company. I am a connector who loves to learn and collaborate with others to make a difference for the people we serve. My intention is to bring kindness, joy, innovation and authenticity to each day. Creating a community that is inclusive and equitable for all of my neighbors is extremely important to me. I am committed to using my power and privilege to help remove barriers and create more just systems. Throughout my career, I’ve worked deeply in my community to advance literacy, the arts, equity, and equal access to knowledge and education. I am prepared to take my skill set to the nonprofit and business sectors to advance our collective capacity to do good.

Education:

• Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications (summa cum laude), Focus on Journalism/Public Relations and Concentration in Political Science

My professional experience encompasses spatial communications using visual rendering tools, cartography, and GIS. Additionally, I have several years of experience in habitat restoration and training, budget development, and project management. She is particularly adept at coming up with solutions to problems. She can put herself into another person’s shoes, intuit their situation, and figure out how to resolve it. Always seeking to continuously improve her knowledge and expertise, she is quick to learn new tools that help client projects evolve and thrive.

Education:

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA), emphasis in Ecological Restoration, California Polytechnic State University
• Associates degree in General Studies, Ventura Community College

In my free time, I enjoy playing marimba, teaching and practicing yoga, picking berries and exploring new natural places, hiking, and international travel.

I love applying the skills, education and experience I have gained in the public sector toward creative and qualified teams to bring about quality projects and programs. By knowing what public agencies are looking for, I can provide valuable insights in an efficient way.  Furthermore, I am able to build upon the relationships I have the fortune to obtain and connect individuals that can create magic together.  Nothing is more special than solving problems and interacting with great people!

Education:

• Masters in Project Management
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Value Methodology Associate (VMA)

In my free time, I enjoy walking, singing, kayaking, paddle boarding, canine sports, reading, Zentangling, and solving puzzles.

As an environmental scientist, I have a diverse background in project management, field sampling methods, data collection, and report preparation. My experience has come from working with private, state, and federal clients throughout the western United States over the last 16 years. I enjoy being outside conducting stormwater system inspections, source control surveys, and water quality monitoring projects. You can also hire me as a HIP certified contractor assisting Lake Whatcom residents with stormwater-friendly landscape design. I also have experience in other field sciences including fish population studies, flow studies, fish passage studies, fish salvage, amphibian studies, stream habitat mapping, stream restoration, topographical survey and raptor monitoring. ​I also enjoy working with Lake Whatcom landowners as a Lake Whatcom ​HIP certified consultant.

Education

• Bachelor (cum laude) of Environmental Science with Aquatic Ecology Concentration, Western Washington University
• Homeowner Incentive Program (HIP) Certified
• ECOSS’ Stormwater Management Fundamentals Certified
• Revised Washington State Wetland Rating System in Western Washington Certified

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors either fishing, camping, boating. I often find myself fixing things around the house, finding and reselling things on eBay or Craigslist, or engaged in some kind of remodeling project.

I am a highly motivated team player with an extensive career in consulting, coaching and training in sales strategy, systems, and technology. I have three decades of experience in engineering and technical experience with a variety of firms. I enjoy providing professional sales service, strategic account management, negotiations, and business strategy content for engineering, technology, and technical services industries. I’ve also founded and operated my own company, Groupe Daughine Charters, for nearly a decade.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, sailing, playing classical guitar, volunteering, and engaged in community-oriented activities.

I am motivated by a strong desire to be a part of the solution for a more resilient future. My work has encompassed a variety of leadership and education positions as a graduate student assistant, program coordinator, naturalist educator, recreation guide, and instructor. I believe in place-based education, taking action to care about the health of our neighbors and the planet, and inspiring action through applied science, public engagement, and good policy.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Environmental Studies (Environmental and Energy Policy), Western Washington University
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Lewis and Clark College
• Certificate in Energy Policy, Western Washington University, Foundations in Public Policy (Certificate of Completion, International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)

In my free time, I enjoy exploring the expansive trail systems within Whatcom County by foot and by bike, skiing in the North Cascades, traveling, and spending time with my family, friends, and Nori, my dog.

Sam trained at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business – one of the world’s top 100 business schools. He is passionate about environmental and social sustainability and loves working with clients to understand the interconnected nature of the economy, environment, and society and apply it to greening their business and operations. He possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building. In particular, he is socially at-ease working with diverse populations. He possesses a strong work ethic, perseverance, and a positive outlook. He is success and solution oriented.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration in Sustainable Business, Simon Fraser University

In my free time, I enjoy the strong community and natural beauty of my home. I enjoy purchasing from local businesses and contributing to my community. You’ll often find me sampling the fantastic craft food and drink boasted by Bellingham’s cafés, breweries and restaurants. I’m happiest when exploring the greater Pacific Northwest on foot, via bicycle or my truck, and on my motorcycle.

I bring technical expertise to my work in the areas of stormwater regulation and environmental regulations and economics. I like serving in the capacity of technical advisor on the Stormwater Phase II Manual.I particularly enjoy research and community-based environmental education. Clients can count on me to provide solid environmental impact analysis and project management skills. I have carried out an independent Phase II compliance evaluation for City-owned stormwater facilities and inspected a variety of facilities including LID structures in support of a City stormwater rate fee study.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Planning and Environmental Policy, Western Washington University

In my free time, I am happiest when outdoors. I love Nordic racing and skiing and inspiring youth to excel in the sport. Prior to 2007, I was an elite Nordic racer competing in Olympic trials and World Cup competitions. I enjoy serving in various capacities in the ski industry as a ski director, instructor, retailer, clinician, and mountain guide.

The Peak team relies on the expertise Wendy brings to our company as Human Resources Advisor. She has decades of experience coaching business owners in building and refining human resource systems and compliance, especially for companies experiencing rapid growth. Wendy is advising the Peak leadership team by helping us navigate the complexities and compliance we need to grow effectively.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree, Western Washington University
• Master’s Degree in HR Management from an online university
• Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), 2001 – present

In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, supporting the local youth and high school lacrosse clubs, and enjoying the outdoors.