Category: Team Member

As the Water and Agriculture Program Director for Clean Wisconsin, Sara is responsible for steering the organization’s important work to protect and improve the quality of our state’s lakes, streams and groundwater.

Nancy Retana is Clean Wisconsin’s Resilient Communities Program Director.

As the Natural Climate Solutions Manager for Clean Wisconsin, Kata is responsible for the organization’s emerging work on nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and policy development in Wisconsin.

As the Strategic Communications Manager, Jacob works to integrate campaign priorities into Clean Wisconsin’s public communications. Jacob oversees publication of the Defender, EcoBriefs and Action Alerts, among other communications products.

Tamar Cloyd is the principal consultant of The Antidote LLC, a fundraising and communications firm that supports nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.

As Government Relations Director, Erik Kanter guides Clean Wisconsin’s legislative and policy initiatives through the state legislature and state agencies. His knowledge of the legislative process and relationships with key state officials support the advancement of Clean Wisconsin’s policymaking goals.

As Local Partnerships Manager, Kaysee fosters meaningful relationships with local, place-based partners and organizations across the state to expand our collective strength in advocacy, outreach and information sharing on clean water, sustainable agriculture and renewable energy development.

Brett’s work focuses on air, climate, and energy issues before state agencies and in court. He works closely with our policy and science experts to advocate for healthy air, climate mitigation, and a just transition to renewable energy.

As the Climate, Energy & Air Program Director, Chelsea Chandler draws on her experience in climate science and policy, relationships with decision-makers and diverse stakeholders across the state, and passion for environmental sustainability and justice to advocate for climate action in Wisconsin.

Ethan Taxman grew up in Milwaukee less than a mile from Lake Michigan. Whether exploring urban river trails or enjoying the vast lakefront, he has always gravitated toward Wisconsin’s waterways.