President
Paula Power, President, retired National Park Service biologist.  Paula devoted her career to managing and restoring public lands.   She attributes her commitment to public open spaces to having grown up in the Ojai Valley with unlimited access to trails, barrancas, and Los Padres National Forest in her backyard.  She is a resident of Meiners Oaks and an Ojai native (Nordhoff ’71).

Treasurer
Dee Bennett, Treasurer, retired Middle School Teacher.   Dee taught Physical Education at Matilija Middle School for more than 30 years.  She is a resident of Meiners Oaks, regularly cares for her two grandchildren, and understands the need for outdoor spaces for young children.

Director
Amanda Clark, Compliance Manager specializing in licensing and land use. Amanda has navigated regulatory landscapes at all levels of government throughout her professional career. As a former student of Meiners Oaks Elementary and current homeowner in Meiners Oaks, Amanda is proud to be giving back to her community.

Director
Derek Poultney, Executive Director of The Crew.  Derek is the former Executive Director of the Ventura Land Trust and former Conservation Director for the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy.  Derek is an Ojai Valley resident with two children in the Ojai Unified School District.

Director
Philip Bagley, attorney.  Philip is a legal research attorney for the Superior Court of Ventura County.  He enthusiastically supports developing a park in Meiners Oaks.  He lives with his wife and three children in Meiners Oaks.