Adam has been involved in community engagement, environmental education, and sustainability for nearly 20 years. Since becoming the Executive Director in 2018, he has been busy building collaborative partnerships, increasing community impact, and developing new initiatives focused on litter reduction and recycling. Staff management, grant writing and development, and overall strategy for mission fulfillment take up most of his time, though he may also be seen picking up litter, collecting hard to recycle materials, giving a presentation, or even puppeteering. 

Contact Adam at acassi@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2254.

Melody Reese: Community Education Specialist

Melody teaches throughout Lucas County with students of all ages, from PreK through adult. The education programming she provides focuses on topics spanning the environmental education field and reaches classrooms, clubs, camps, afterschool programs, and various community groups. Through her work, Melody wishes to foster authentic community that promotes inclusivity and mutual responsibility. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England and has taught in a variety of formal and informal settings. Her day-to-day work can include planning and preparing programs, developing curriculum, teaching and facilitating, brainstorming with community partners at coffee shops, doing general public outreach at festivals, and learning about how to be a better educator, better citizen, and better human living on this planet.

Contact Melody at education@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2252.

Rachel Tippett: Community Engagement Specialist

Rachel believes in developing sustainable solutions to ensure that our environment can be enjoyed by all for many generations to come. She has been working in the sustainability field since 2017. As the Community Engagement Specialist, she is responsible for managing volunteer programming, including the Adopt-a-Road and Litter League programs. She also works with community organizations to recruit and manage volunteers for litter cleanups, special recycling collections, event recycling, tree plantings, and more.

Contact Rachel at engagement@ktlcb.org or 419-213-2207.