WyAEE Board of Directors

Susan McGuire – Executive Director

Susan has been involved in environmental education for over 30 years. She taught biology courses at Central College in Iowa; then worked at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science where she managed the museum’s education department, including an off-site environmental education center, and the exhibits department. Susan also served as the director of education at the Teton Science School. Currently, Susan does consult work with nonprofits, specializing in environmental and non-formal education, and mentors graduate students in environmental education at Prescott College, AZ. She was one of the founders of the Environmental Education Association for New Mexico and has served on the board of the Wyoming Alliance for Environmental Education since 1999. She also serves as secretary on the board of directors of NAAEE.

Nathan Doerr – Director at Large

Nathan has held positions as an environmental educator with Teton Science Schools, Interpretive Park Ranger with Grand Teton National Park, Curator of Education and Executive Director of the Sheridan County Museum, Curator of Education at the Wyoming State Museum, and Curator of Natural Science at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. He strives to combine his experiences and passion for the outdoors to connect people to places, nature, and science.

Jacelyn Downey – Director at Large, Audubon Rockies

Jacelyn Downey began her career as a marine science educator and aquarist but began working for Audubon Rockies as a community naturalist in 2006 when she moved to northeast Wyoming with her husband to live and work on the family ranch. Once in Wyoming, Jacelyn focused on sagebrush conservation and getting youth and families to explore the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountain west. In addition to the WYAEE board, Jacelyn serves as a board member for Wyoming’s Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Fund, the Barnyards & Backyards team, and Wyoming Project Learning Tree. Jacelyn enjoys any excuse to be outside with her husband and two daughters, traveling, and cooking for family and friends.

Ashley Leonard – Director at Large, Wyoming Game and Fish

Ashley’s journey in environmental education began with a passion for natural resources and a knack for enthusiastically sharing it with anyone who might indicate the tiniest bit of interest. After working at the Wildlife Discovery Center in her home state of Illinois, her commitment to educating others about the natural world led her to Wyoming, where she taught at the Casper Mountain Science School and completed the Teton Science Schools graduate program. She has been with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department since 2016, where she currently supervises the statewide education team and supports the agency’s efforts to conserve wildlife and serve people. In addition to the WYAEE board, Ashley serves as a board member for the Wyoming Naturalist Program and Wyoming Project Learning Tree. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.