Our Staff

Sean is a strategic leader and lifelong learner with a passion to serve and impact the Southeast Michigan region. He lives in Dundee with his wife, Ryleigh, and three kids.

Sean is also a teacher and writer, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University. He aims to use his professional and academic background to lead the RRWC into a bright future.

Sean Dennis

Executive Director

executivedirector@riverraisin.org

Lydia Lopez, Water Stewardship Coordinator

Lydia works on everything from representing RRWC at conferences and meetings, to creating information content, and hosting events.

Outside of RRWC, Lydia is a small business co-owner of a local zero-waste store, as well as a senior, majoring in Environmental Science, at Siena Heights University. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her partner on his family farm.

Lydia Lopez

Water Stewardship Coordinator

waterstewardship@riverraisin.org

Benny plays a vital role in engaging our community and members. She manages event invitations, crafts compelling promotional flyers, compiles our regular newsletter, and ensures the RRWC website is always current.

Benny is our only fully remote worker, all the way from Seattle, Washington. Currently living in Idaho. She has many hobbies including photography, graphic design, and jewelry making.

Benny Woith

Administrative Coordinator

admin@riverraisin.org

Ivy manages the majority of the councils social media presence. From photos and updates to fliers and reminders, Ivy is constantly updating the public on the happenings of our watershed.

Outside of this position, Ivy attends Siena Heights University and is pursuing a bachelors degree in Environmental Science. On top of her love for nature, Ivy is also passionate about music! She participates in both the band and choir at Siena, while regularly volunteering on the worship team at her church and playing guitar for her friends and family.

Ivy McClelland

Administrative Assistant

assistant@riverraisin.org

Carley Kratz, Ph.D.

Watershed Ecology and Education Consultant

Executive Committee

Harry works to develop and manage grants, he’s also the timekeeper and chief "cat herder of the Executive Committee!”

Harry says he joined RRWC because of the organization’s high performing ability, geared toward conservation and outreach as well as its potential to grow in capacity to influence and protect the River Raisin.

Outside of RRWC, Harry enjoys hiking, soccer tourism, and canoeing (whilst avoiding mosquitos)! Harry also joined the Peace Corps in Nepal from 1990-1992.