Alyssandra Grizenko- Board President
Born and raised in Colorado, Alyssandra loves the outdoors and has always been deeply committed to raising awareness around land stewardship and sustainability.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in Public Health, she moved to Chattanooga and began Green Steps in the summer of 2017 after being so disheartened by the amount of litter present in the region. Alyssandra can be found climbing outside, snowboarding or snuggling with her pups.
Shelly Vann- Board Vice President
Shelly is a certified life coach who owns and operates Tipping Points Empowerment Coaching. She is passionate about creating a path for people to live to their fullest potential, and values grassroots community mobilization. In her spare time, Shelly can be found at community yoga classes and local music events in Chattanooga.
Robyn Hall- Board Treasurer
“When I first set eyes on Chattanooga in 2013, the beauty of the mountains and river enchanted me. From that moment, I knew Chattanooga would be my home. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Green Steps and help preserve its beauty. The planet is home to all living creatures, and I believe that it’s everyone's responsibility to protect it.“
Megan Taig-Johnston- Secretary
Megan has worked with Green Steps since 2019 and continues to be an asset to the organization. She holds a B.S. Biology (UNCW) and M.S. Environmental Science (UTC) and has worked in environmental education, ecology research, and zipline guiding! Megan is a vegan runner who loves to hike and spend time with her partner, dogs, cat, and foster animals.
Sarah Winters- Board Member
“As a forest school kindergarten teacher and an outdoor enthusiast I have felt strongly about cultivating an environment that fosters spaces where nurture meets nature.
My love for nature sparked at a young age exploring the creeks and foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and has since translated here to Chattanooga. I appreciate the simple, yet awe-inspiring landscapes and feel as though I am connected to my surroundings in a deeper way. Years ago I decided that if I truly loved these spaces and wanted them to last I would need to nurture them the way they nurtured me.
Being a forest school teacher has taught me the importance of sharing my nurturing passion for the outdoors with the next generation. Advocating for a cleaner and healthier forest/community that not only we are proud to call home but for our kids to call home. Becoming a board member of Green Steps is personally a merging of passions for the great outdoors as well as a day to day lifestyle and I can’t wait to get my hands dirty, cleaning up our city!”
Serena Bell- Board Member
“Working with Green Steps affords me an opportunity to make an impact in my local community. I am passionate about keeping Chattanooga clean, healthy and prosperous. I work with many others in the area to make our city a a safe and welcoming place for those who live here, no matter what path they are currently on. I am the Vice President of Programs for the Southside Chamber and also volunteer at the Center for Mindful Living, the Chattanooga Kitchen and Green Steps.
I am a single mother of a 15-year-old boy, I have a great Dane, Ursa Minor, a Rag doll cat, Aurora and a Maine Coon cat, Draco. In my free time, I love to paddle board, backpack and sing karaoke with my son. I am a Health Physicist by trade and work for an industrial automation company as the Radiation Safety Officer. I am also a cognitive skills trainer for LearningRx and work with children and adults with learning disabilities. I think that we are never too young or too old to learn something new.”
Alexander Baldridge- Board Member