Steering Committee | CAKE CISMA

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Steering Committee

CAKE CISMA was established in 2015 by a group of local, active organizations passionate about managing invasive species and increasing public awareness of current environmental issues. Steering committee members represent their organizations and constituents. Members include natural resource-focused non-profits, tribal entities, land trusts, county conservation districts, and community members.

2025 Steering Committee Meeting Dates

CAKE CISMA steering committee meetings are open to the public.

Quarter 3 Meeting: April 3rd, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Quarter 4 Meeting: July 10th, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Quarter 1 Meeting: October 2nd, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Quarter 2 Meeting: TBD, January 2026

Tanner Yurk

Community Conservation Manager with the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy

Melissa Zelenak

Executive Director at the Antrim Conservation District

Renee Penny

Executive Director at the Kalkaska Conservation District

Noah Jansen

Restoration Manager at Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

Derek Hartline

Conservation Biologist with the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians

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Shelby Harris

Beaver Island Archipelago Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Amy Lipson

Conservation Specialist with Little Traverse Conservancy

Fields Ratliff

Land Stewardship Specialist with the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

Sue Haadsma-Svensson

Volunteer Coordinator and board member of Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area

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