Robert “Bob” Hanson has been working in the Nonprofit Sector for over 2 decades. His vast experience includes Vice President of Resource Development for United Way of Central Ohio where he oversaw all aspects of $52m annual giving programs, Vice President of “Feed the World”, Executive Director of Eagle Condor Humanitarian & Executive Director of Utah Valley University, to name a few. As Adjunct Faculty at Brigham Young University Bob developed and is teaching the first-ever Advanced Fundraising Course to Graduate Students in the MPA Program. A long-time Nature Lover and concerned environmentalist, in February of 2018, after a year of “unofficial coaching” Bob joined the board of Planet Rehab. We are very grateful to be have the benefit that Bob’s wisdom and knowledge as he helps to raise Planet Rehab to the next level!

Dean worked in Education and IT before becoming the owner of a boutique inn and event venue. “I honestly feel that the last 8 years have been the most rewarding. I choose to run the kitchen at the inn using mainly local ingredients. We support farms near us that have the same mind set (organic, sustainable, slow food) which is part of a bigger Conservation Model “. He brings to the board a knowledge of green tourism and experiential travel. Dean was raised helping in his grandparents garden, camping with family, and in his late teens, earning Eagle Scout. Several summers, his love of nature and out-of-doors took him kayaking in Alaska, Canada and the UP. Dean firmly believes in the principles of “Leave no Trace”, “Radical Self-Reliance”, and “Immediacy to Participate”.

Jodi has spent 30 years working in design and marketing, focusing on startups and nonprofits. She has honed her current client base to include hospitality and tourism, nonprofits and government agencies, and progressive political candidates and issues. Raised in a tight-knit family of artistic gardeners, campers, amateur homesteaders, Jodi was taught to have a respect for and responsibility to the earth. She believes whole-heartedly that you have an obligation to be the change you want to see in the world. Jodi has served on several nonprofit and service Boards in leadership roles. “I look forward to living in Bocas del Toro and working with the Board of Planet Rehab.”

Brenda has been volunteering with Planet Rehab since 2018, and has been a Board Member since 2020. She currently lives in San Francisco and works on the Development Team at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy as their Membership Manager. Brenda manages Planet Rehab's membership program, helps with fundraising, and marketing. Brenda loves the outdoors and everything about it, and wants to do whatever she can to protect the environment for the health and well-being of humanity. In her spare time, Brenda is an avid concert-goer, hiker, and board game player.

Skye began volunteering with Planet Rehab in 2017 and currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company. She accepted a Board Member position in 2020 and assists with volunteer coordination, fundraising, and leading our chapter program. You can meet her by joining one of the SoCal Chapters events or starting your own chapter near you. Skye is passionate about the environment through her advocacy for a plant based diet and protection of nature!

Ethan joined Planet Rehab’s board in 2021 and supports the organization’s fundraising efforts. He currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky and works as Prospect Development Manager for Baptist Health of Kentucky and Southern Indiana’s philanthropic Foundation. Ethan is an avid proponent of environmental stewardship and always passionate about exploring ways to make investments in our planet’s future with our supporters.