Roseann Barnhill, Principal & Director of Ecology and Green Infrastructure
Roseann is a plant ecologist with a background in wetland, stream restoration and horticulture. She was a founding instructor for Dirt Corps when it began as a community partnership of independent businesses in 2015. Since then, she serves as a director, instructor and designer. She enjoys the diversity of projects, the rich relationships with DC’s partners and the joy of building beautiful spaces in our communities. You won’t find Roseann in the office very much, she’s happiest being on the water with her dogs.
Andrew Schiffer, Principal & Director of Community Partnerships
Andrew joined Dirt Corps as a trainee in 2015, bringing his background of activism, project management, and community engagement. He focuses on community projects, building and maintaining long term organizational partnerships, and workforce development at both the local and regional scale. His favorite days are when he gets to give trees away to people, or work in the forest. When not at work he can be found at a Duwamish Valley community meeting, kayaking on the Duwamish, or hiking with his dog.
Casey G. Ruff, Systems Manager
Casey G. Ruff is a sixth-generation farm and ranch bar brat from Eastern Montana. His role includes systems management, production management, and office administration. He has previously been a Natural Area crew lead, a heavy-equipment operator, and a construction lead. He has unwavering interest in Godzilla, Castlevania, Carl Jung, travel, and is competent in the art of “Bar Rock”.
Chelsea Brogan, Field Operations Manager
As the Field Operations Manager, I get to plan restoration projects and help support our Natural Area crew members in the field. Before Dirt Corps, I worked with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and the Washington Conservation Corps as a Habitat Restoration Specialist. I have a background in ecology and have a passion for natural resource management, protection and restoration of fish and wildlife habitats, and land use planning. In my free time, I love to scuba dive, rock climb, and read a good book!
Tiffany Murphy, Natural Area Crew Lead
As one of the Natural Area crew leads, Tiffany helps lead projects that involve invasive species removal and control, as well as planting of native species. While this work can be physically demanding, she finds it is extremely rewarding to help protect and restore natural areas that are often forgotten and neglected. Tiffany has a degree in environmental science, is passionate about citizen science, and has a deep love for big trees. Outside of work, she is often running, reading, or hanging out with her dog, Piper.
Luke Templer, GSI Lead Installer
Luke Templer is a lead installer of Green Stormwater Infrastructure, namely cisterns and raingardens. Growing up in New Delhi instilled a deep passion for rainwater harvesting in him, and he moved to Seattle to pursue this career in late 2011. He loves riding his BMX bike in his free time.
Anna Steltenkamp, Outreach and Engagement Manager
Anna is a multimedia storyteller, educational and community engagement facilitator, and interdisciplinary researcher with a deep passion for agroecological and biocultural restoration. Anna graduated Summa Cum Laude from Duke University with a BA in Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Sciences, and Documentary Media, and then continued her education with the Climate Change and Health Certification program at the Yale School of Public Health. Out of office, Anna enjoys hiking with her retriever, playing beach volleyball, roller skating, and volunteering at farms and urban gardens!
Danielle Spooner, Asset Manager and Natural Area Restoration Tech
Danielle Spooner has been with Dirt Corps since 2022. As well as being a Natural Area Crew Lead, she also manages Dirt Corps’ assets and facilities. “Happy tree hugger. Saving the land one site at a time.”
Moss Kovatovich, Natural Area Crew Member
Outside of working with the Dirt Corps natural area pro crew, Moss is a writer and a gardener who takes pride in doing ‘the real work’. They grew up walking the tide flats and forests of the Skagit river delta but have lived around much of the country. Returning to western Washington along with a cat and a degree in the humanities, they moved around the Salish Sea area a bit more before settling into a former punk house in south Seattle.
Maddie Rutter, Natural Area Crew Member
Maddie strives to create healthy green spaces in and around the Seattle area. Her work takes many forms from planting trees and removing invasive species to working with communities, sharing natural history and restoration techniques, with the goal to foster a connection to nature. Along with a degree in environmental studies and experience in ecological restoration, Maddie has spent time raising salmon at Carkeek park and has also worked in environmental education, leading outdoor lessons in the garden for children. Outside of work, you can find Maddie doing some type of DIY craft or exploring new and familiar areas around the city!
Gia Tran, Natural Area Crew Member