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Member Spotlights

The following individuals are just a few of the many outstanding members of Appalachian Voices who volunteer their time to protect the natural and cultural heritage of our Appalachian region.

Dan Firth

Outdoor enthusiast who monitors coal mine data and helps maintain the Appalachian Trail

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Mary Lou Dauray

An artist giving voice to landscapes scared by coal mining exploitation.

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Betsy Shepard

Mother, gardener, business owner, and a leader in the effort to stop a massive Surry County coal plant.

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Russ Moxley

Russ Moxley

A river enthusiast committed to defending our waterways from coal ash and other pollution.

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Tom McIntosh

Retired commodity trader distributes The Voice and maintains a Shenandoah trail

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Ashly Bargman

A beekeeper who dreams of community education and a sustainable future

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Waltr Lane

The Greenneck poet challenges the hillbilly stereotype and land abuse of his native Kentucky

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Vesta Jean Lenhart

90-year-old keeps the spirit of mountains alive

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Marion Loper

A retiree with a long career in community involvement

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Brian McAllister

From avid hiker to Voice distributor, Johnson City native shows up

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John and Faye Cooper

Mast Store owners donate time and resources to a host of causes

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Clint Dye

Honoring an advocate for justice and human rights

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Mike McKinney

Environmental educator with an impact

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Sister Beth Davies

Noted environmentalist and human rights advocate says faith is central to her activism

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Bruce Gould and Kate McClory

Passionate duo work to “leave a good Earth” for future generations

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Diana Withen

Biology teacher working to leave her place better than she found it

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Lucy and Rich Henighan

Lucy and Rich Henighan

AppVoice supporters since 1999, the Henighans are making a difference in rural Tennessee

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Judy Newton Scurry

Judy Newton Scurry

Steadfast supporter and nature lover who has “always loved the mountains”

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Susan Tyree and Kent Walton

Susan Tyree & Kent Walton

Long-time supporters of Appalachian Voices share deep appreciation of nature

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Lynn Brammer

Blacksburg, Va., activist believes in the power of speaking up

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Teri Crawford Brown

A conservationist who believes our purpose is serving others

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Ben Bristoll

Bike delivery brings The Voice to Roanoke

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William Dixon

The eternal optimist believes in clean energy as a solution

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Tracey Wright

Educator and “everyday person” making a difference

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Gabrielle Zeiger

Mushroom expert, painter, social justice volunteer and mountain lover

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Teddy and Tootsie Jablonski

Selfless sisters spend their free time volunteering

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Dean Whitworth

Actor, activist, forest advocate

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Pallavi Podapati

Pallavi Podapati

Board member digs into coal miner health policies

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Carol Rollman

A farming heritage at Sycamore Spring

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Nicholas Young

Mountain journeys inspire a connection to Appalachia

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Bob Belton

Trout Unlimited member defends brookies from water pollution

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Martha Paradeis

Protecting a home-away-from-home in the mountains

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Two Inspiring Leaders

Honoring former board members Christina Howe and Bunk Spann

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Kevin Price

A amall businessman with soul

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Davis Wax

Previous AV intern wields a spirit of service

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The Mullins Family

A former coal-mining family seeks better future

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Scott Goebel

Poet & Activist: A Cabin at the End of the Whirled

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Margaret Breslau

A local leader with a global spirit

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Alison Auciello

An Appalachian native defending her family's roots

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Pat Holmes

Dr. Pat Holmes

Clean water advocate joins Appalachian Voices board

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Connie Hale

Farm-to-table restaurant owner dedicated to sustainable business

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Our Voice Volunteers

Celebrating our network of nearly 100 distributors from all over the region

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Brenda Sigmon

A “childhood outside” evolves into a longtime volunteer

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Lowell Dodge

Champion for the people and forests of Appalachia

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Shay and Kim Clanton

Nature-inspired artists defend their land

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Gail Marney

Virginia teacher and landowner faces energy extraction

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Michael Elchinger

Raising money to help stop mountaintop removal coal mining

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Grace Cangialosi

Bringing faith and conservation to mountain congregations

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Ivan Samuels

A birding enthusiast with a passion for biodiversity

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Lyn Hartman

Healer of people, lover of mountains

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Sarah Kavage

Raising environmental awareness through art

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Bruce Compton

A champion for conservation

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Marc Maiorana

Blacksmith helps AppVoices test water in communities

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Olivia Stegall

The littlest volunteer that could

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Silas House

A conversation with the heralded Kentucky novelist and AppVoices board member

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Susan Hazlewood

Development issues and land conservation make this volunteer tick

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