Mill Creek Alliance

Dave is experienced in river conservation, solid waste management, brownfield remediation, and the gamut of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

Dave earned a B.S. in Biology from Marietta College, an M.S. in Forestry from University of Maine, and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. A native Cincinnatian, Dave practiced environmental law for 25 years with Cors & Bassett, LLC. and has served on the Boards of several environmental organizations.

Tanner was raised by scientists, and grew up paddling, pedaling, and planting trees. Whether on the trail or in the lab, he learned how to hustle in settings that lacked diverse representation. After earning a degree in environmental science and restoration, he worked on a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. His Peace Corps service involved resource management, education and eco-tourism. During graduate school, Tanner helped form Greater Cincinnati’s Tri-State Trails Coalition. He is a National Park Service Mountains to Main Street Ambassador; SHIFT Emerging Leader; and recipient of the 2018 Murie Center Rising Leader Award. As part of Groundwork USA he builds programs that connect communities to nature through recreation, science, and jobs. Yess' passion is creating new pathways for urban youth to access green careers.

Micah comes to us with a wealth of experience in ecological restoration work. He has trained with NKU's Center for Environmental Restorationand helped lead the Green Corps at the Licking River Greenway restoration site for the past year. Micah has extensive experience in stream and watershed restoration, wetland management, invasive species control, surveying, and trail maintenance. He also has a wide range of valuable machine operation, maintenance, and carpentry skills, all of which will serve the growing Green Corps. Micah holds a BA in Geology and Environmental Science from NKU. He will be leading the Green Corps in the field on their full range of restoration projects and working to secure and manage contracts. He will also be leading the team as they continue the Northside Composts and Light Up Avondale projects.

Linda joins our team with a strong background in community and non-profit work. An optimist and a connector, Linda has worn many hats throughout her career in outreach, education and administrative roles. She served in the US Peace Corps (Ecuador ’89-91) as an agriculture extension volunteer working with small subsistence farmers in a rural Andean village and focused on projects involving soil conservation, erosion control, companion planting, seed selection, and small animal husbandry.

Linda earned a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and an M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Cincinnati.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sophie is currently a senior at the University of Cincinnati in environmental studies with a focus on sociology and international human rights. Sophie discovered her passion for environmental work from her time in AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. She enjoys cooking, live music, hiking, and pondering the afterlife and her place in the universe.

Owen has been with Groundwork Cincinnati for three years, starting as a Green Team youth leader, and working his way up to a Green Corps member. He is a Cincinnati Zoo Academy graduate and will be attending Cincinnati State for Sustainable Horticulture technology. He was born and raised in Northside and loves cycling and canoeing.