After over 16 years doing climate work, founding 350Seattle.org, cofounding Faith Action Climate Team (of Seattle) and working for Thurston Climate Action Team for almost 3 years, Lynn took a new direction in climate work.  In founding Restoring Earth Connection she is choosing to work on paradigm shift – and rebuilding our relationship to Earth, as the fundamental change we must make to address climate change.  She sees undoing colonialism as a central part of the work of reconnecting to Earth.

Chris Chapman is a retired Dept of Ecology employee. During her career she focused on solid and hazardous waste management with an emphasis on local and state planning.  As Pacific Northwest native and a long time Quaker, she has long felt an spiritual connection to the natural world.  She works to strengthen this connection with hiking, reading, beach walking, fresh and salt water swimming and dance.  An important part of her life’s purpose is helping others make this connection.   

Nancy Winters is a retired environmental engineer with government and private expertise predominantly in water quality protection.  She currently serves on the Thurston County Surface and Stormwater Advisory Board, and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Tanzania Teaching Foundation.  She loves the outdoors, gardening, and learning.

Tyra is an Olympia local and lifelong resident to the beautiful pacific northwest. She graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor's in Accounting and went on to work for the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and the Washington State Legislature. She grew up surrounded by the majesty of the Cascade Mountains, Hoh Rainforest, and the Pacific Ocean, and too often took them for granted. She now recognize herself as deeply privileged to be able to witness these wonders up close. For thousands of years, the natural world has been our constant companion. But systemic injustices stemming from racism, poverty, and capitalism have worked hard to separate us. Through Restoring Earth Connection, we work together to bring our fellow humans back into connection with our precious planet. Together, Tyra hopes to help our community remember a truth we have always known about our home: the Earth is a gift, worthy of our gratitude, protection, and celebration!

In 2002, Erin moved to Olympia with her husband to plant their roots and make their home.  She always had a special connection to the area having visited many times as a child to visit her grandparents.  After moving to Olympia, Erin and her husband founded a chiropractic and acupuncture clinic, where Erin cared for patients and then assumed many additional roles over the years. She also worked in a neighborhood Waldorf-inspired preschool and volunteered with her children's schools and arts programs. She delights in community, music, dance, children, kayaking and the great outdoors.  She loves learning how to better support our precious and beautiful natural resources through volunteer work and workshops coordinated by Restoring Earth Connections.