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Staff & Board

Michele James

Executive Director
Michele has spent nearly three decades living in Flagstaff and advocating for N. Arizona ecosystems. Most recently, she was on the NAU faculty, teaching interdisciplinary courses related to climate change, art as an advocacy tool, and civic engagement.

Susie Garretson

President
Susie has been active in the community serving on various boards and committees in Flagstaff. She rejoined the F-cubed board in 2019.

 

Marcus Ford

Vice President
Marcus has lived and worked in Flagstaff for nearly thirty years and is committed to making Flagstaff a great place to live and raise a family. He came to Flagstaff in 1990 to teach at NAU and has never really left. 

Marie Jones

Secretary
Marie and her family moved to Flagstaff in 2011 and settled in the Southside, attracted to its soul & spirit. Marie’s professional work is as an artist and designer with a focus on public work. Marie served on the Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission 2017-2023.

Mary Poore

Treasurer
Mary is a longtime resident and supporter of Friends of Flagstaff’s Future, and as a board member, she brings her organizational and detail-oriented skills to the financial and membership sides of the organization.

 

Sandra Lubarsky

Sandra founded one of the first graduate programs in sustainability, the M.A. in Sustainable Communities, at Northern Arizona University and chaired the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University.

Marilyn Weissman

Marilyn moved to Flagstaff in 1992 with the desire to live full time where she would normally, as a big city dweller, take a vacation. She recently retired from her small land surveying business in Flagstaff.

Kim Curtis

Kim moved to Flagstaff in 2008 and brings with her a vast experience in sustainable grassroots organizing. Kim taught in the Masters in Sustainable Communities and other programs at NAU until recently, and continues her involvement with engaged learning and community organizations.

Anthony Garcia

Anthony has lived in Flagstaff his entire life and is a third generation resident. Anthony has been the chairman of the Beautification and Public Art Commission for many years and ran for City Council in 2020. Anthony has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the community & recognizes the importance of our cultural and ecological heritage.

Dara Marks Marino

Dara has lived in Flagstaff since the summer of 2000. In 2016 she earned a Master’s degree from NAU in Climate Science and Solutions and since then has worked and volunteered in many areas related to climate, environmental justice, air quality, energy, waste, and water conservation. Dara was a driving force behind the 2019 Climate Strike and the Climate Emergency Declaration. She currently works for the nonprofit WattTime.

Celia Barotz

Celia has lived in Flagstaff since 1999 and was elected to the Flagstaff City Council in 2010 and again in 2014. In 2016 she was instrumental in the passage of Proposition 413, a citizen initiative which preserved as passive open space 300-acres of magnificent city land south of Buffalo Park and on McMillan Mesa. Celia practiced law before moving to Arizona.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers and vendors, and providing of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, Board, members, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.