Board

Sally Ericsson

Chair    |    Whitefish

Sally Ericsson was a climate and conservation policy leader in Washington, D.C. for decades before moving to Whitefish, Montana. Working for two U.S. presidents, Sally oversaw energy, climate, land and water conservation and environmental policy at the White House Office of Management and Budget during the Obama administration and worked on natural resource policies at the White House Council on Environmental Quality during the Clinton administration — including on restoration of the the Everglades, salmon recovery in the Columbia River system, and on California water. She also held leadership positions on Capitol Hill and in environmental non-profit organizations and consulted for ngos and foundations on climate change and natural resource conservation policies. She serves on the National Parks Conservation Association Northern Rockies Regional Advisory Council and American Rivers Northern Rockies River Council.

Sally holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois.

Brendon Cechovic

Director    |    Denver

Brendon Cechovic is the CEO of Western Conservation Foundation, a public charity that works to advance protections for our public lands and climate. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of Washington Conservation Voters. Brendon is a board member of the national League of Conservation Voters, and though lives in Denver, considers himself a proud Montanan. He’s a University of Montana Grizzly who is happiest with a fly rod in his hand.

Aileen Gleizer

Director    |    Helena

Aileen Gleizer is a public affairs and cross-sector leader with 15+ years working at the intersection of communications, operations, and government relations. Her career spans philanthropy, Fortune 100 companies, domestic and global public health, federal and state legislative engagement, and Montana-based nonprofits. She brings expertise in governance, cross-sector partnerships, and executive leadership across programs in the U.S., Africa, and Asia. She previously led humanitarian operations and programs at Save the Children and held roles at Merck & Co., the National Institute for Reproductive Health, and the Obama White House. She currently serves as a consultant to mission-driven institutions on organizational strategy, communications, advocacy, and the systems that sustain social impact causes and movements.

Patrick Linn

Director    |    Bozeman

Patrick Linn is a consultant with more than a decade of experience leading complex programs, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement efforts across federal government, public health, defense, and community-focused organizations. Focusing efforts on practical, sustainable solutions, he has managed multidisciplinary teams, guided enterprise digital transformation projects, and delivered results in environments ranging from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, FDA, USPS, and National Institutes of Health to international development programs in West Africa. His work has contributed to organizational modernization, workforce transformation, public health innovation, and business growth initiatives.

A native of Montana’s Gallatin Valley, Patrick brings a lifelong connection to the landscapes, communities, and public spaces of the Greater Yellowstone region. His background includes environmental health education as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal, policy training at Princeton University, and leadership roles spanning nonprofit, government, and private-sector organizations. Passionate about community wellbeing, land stewardship, and equitable access to the outdoors, he is committed to building strong partnerships and supporting projects that strengthen both physical infrastructure and the communities it serves. He lives, bikes, and skis in Bozeman with his family and remains actively engaged in conservation, public service, and community development efforts.