Executive Director: Danielle Rees (left, pictured with former Director Kelli Twomey)
Danielle joined Girls on the Run-Sierras in 2009 as a volunteer coach for North Tahoe Middle School and later joined the board of directors before her current position as Executive Director. Danielle brings 15 years of experience working in youth development programs and five years of nonprofit management experience. She received a M.P.H. in Maternal and Child Health from UC Berkeley in 2003 and attended the Excellence in Nonprofit Management Institute at the University of Nevada, Reno. She enjoys running, mountain biking, and skiing on the trails of Lake Tahoe with her husband and dog.
Program Coordinator: Allison Kelley
Allison joined Girls on the Run in Spring 2011 as a coach at Alder Creek Middle School. She served as the volunteer coordinator for the Girls on the Run 5k race committee before accepting the program coordinator position in August. Allison's professional background is in property management and also worked at a law firm prior to working in the nonprofit sector. She brings a wealth of experience in youth development as a Camp Supervisor, Ski Instructor, and nanny. Allison has a degree in Economics from San Diego State University.
Volunteer Coordinator: Dana Tanner
Dana joined Girls on the Run-Sierras as a founding member of the board of directors in 2008. She brings ten years of nonprofit experience as the volunteer coordinator for Snowfest, the Tahoe International Film Festival, and the Lake Tahoe Music Festival. She received the 2010 Outstanding Community Volunteer Award for Girls on the Run - Sierras from the Parasol Foundation. Dana recently returned to Lake Tahoe after working as the volunteer coordinator and coach for Girls on the Run Napa Valley. She has a Masters in Counseling Education and a BA in Human Development from UC Davis.