CISMA Staff
CAKE CISMA Steering Committee
The Steering Committee helps guide the strategic direction, funding decisions, and regional priorities of CAKE CISMA. Members represent a diverse mix of conservation, tribal, and government organizations across our four-county region.

Tanner Yurk
Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy

Renee Penny
Kalkaska Conservation District

Shelby Harris
Beaver Island Association

Sue Haadsma-Svensson
Glacial Hills Natural Area

Amy Lipson
Little Traverse Conservancy

Melissa Zelenak
Antrim Conservation District

Derek Hartline
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Noah Jansen
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

Fields Ratliff
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
Interested in Joining the Steering Committee?
We welcome interest from committed individuals and partner organizations. You can learn more about eligibility and responsibilities by reviewing our Steering Committee Charter.
If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee, please submit a letter of interest to Committee Chair Tanner Yurk at tanner@walloon.org.


