Our Team

Heather Fisher

President

Heather wears many hats – president, business entrepreneur, mother, and avid cyclist – just to name a few. She and her husband developed their international Escape Adventures tour company out of a homework assignment at UNLV. She enjoys biking, running, traveling, and writing music for her family rock band. She is actively engaged in the local outdoor community and dedicates her time to advance safety and serenity in Red Rock Canyon. When not on the trails you can find her hanging out with her four adventurous kids.

Audree Willardsen

Treasurer

As a native of the Las Vegas valley, Audree has been hiking and biking in Red Rock for almost 40 years. She and her husband own several local businesses and are passionate about sponsoring and supporting outdoor events and cycling in the Red Rock area. On the weekends you can find her running around the trails with her kids, skiing, at the lake, or teaching pilates.

Heidi Tinnesand

Secretary

Heidi is a native Oregonian who moved from Louisville, Colorado to Las Vegas during the early days of the pandemic. She is an avid climber and loves to be deep in the mountains where wildflowers are far more abundant than humans.  By day she is a wind energy researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory building programs to inspire and prepare the next generation of renewable energy workers and developing tools and data to accurately estimate wind energy for distributed wind applications.  By night she is a human jungle gym for her young twin girls. Heidi has always had a passion for preserving the environment and is excited to join Save Red Rock to help advocate for the unique and beautiful desert environment here in Southern Nevada.

Pauline van Betten

Director

Pauline is one of the nicest women you will ever meet – but don’t be fooled, she will fight tooth and nail to advance Save Red Rock’s mission. Pauline is a founding member of the organization and a specialist in government acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands. As a real estate agent, she utilizes her unique knowledge to fight housing developments within the canyon. She is also a seasoned environmentalist and one of the first dozen climbers to conquer Red Rock Canyon.

Erik Klausen

Director

Born and raised in the midwest, Erik fled the flatlands in 2005 for a job guiding mountain bike tours and has been a desert rat since. He has a day job working in public safety, a night job wrangling two kids who still can’t tie their shoes, and a side gig attempting to fix his house. If he’s not doing one of those things, you can find him under one of his project vehicles, flying over the bars of his bike or staring at a campfire in an empty canyon.

Jesse Juchtzer

Environmental Scientist

Jesse is currently the Principle Research Technician for Desert Research Institute (DRI), Division of Atmospheric Science, Cloud Seeding Program. With over nine years of distinguished service at DRI, Jesse provides a wide range of advanced technical, mechanical and scientific research skills to support and manage water resource enhancement and snowpack augmentation projects within western US states (CA, NV, CO, UT, WY).

Emily Nelson

Grant Specialist

Emily is a recent college graduate with an affinity for art, design, and outdoor spaces. She finds joy in lending her digital marketing talents to small businesses that positively impact their communities. Save Red Rock was the first organization to catch her eye after moving to Las Vegas from Hawai’i. She’s excited to bring her fresh perspective to Save Red Rock and help however she can.

Dr. Sheila Billingsley

Founding Member Emeritus

As a founding member of Save Red Rock, Sheila Billingsley is committed to keeping our organization moving forward. Along with volunteering as our non-profit consultant, this brilliant woman also works full time as a Veterinarian at the West Flamingo Animal Hospital. Red Rock Canyon is more than just her favorite adventure spot – it is also where she was married. Although most of her time is spent in Southern Nevada, you can also find her fixing up her little cabin in the Lake Tahoe Area.

Michelle St. Angelo

Interim Executive Director

Michelle St.Angelo is a communications professional, creative writer, environmental advocate, and yoga instructor living in sunny Las Vegas, NV. A native New Yorker and natural-born seeker, Michelle came to the desert in 2004 on a journey to create opportunity in her career and in her life. She worked for 20 years in public relations for some of the area’s most prestigious agencies, handling a multi-million dollar book of business which included the world’s top companies in hospitality and tourism such as Disney Parks, Amazon Treasure Trucks, AEG Live, The Venetian Resort, Station Casinos, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Life is Beautiful Festival, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and many more. After volunteering for two years as chair of the Cottonwood Springs Water Stewards, a committee of Save Red Rock, she now serves as the nonprofit’s director of communications, working to promote its conservation, advocacy, recreational and educational programs. 

Anne Davis

IT Consultant

Save Red Rock would be nothing without community support – and Anne exemplifies that. After hearing passionate testimony by Save Red Rock at a county meeting in 2016, she offered her support to build Save Red Rock’s website. She has been a vital team member ever since. Anne is a former professional dancer and current graphic designer. Her favorite hike is Angel’s Landing at Zion, because it helped her conquer her fear of heights.

Laurinda Janlewicz

Events Manager

Laurinda Janlewicz has 20 years of collective experience working as a group facilitator, program coordinator, outdoor educator, event organizer and community liaison. Recently, she returned to the U.S. after living in New Zealand and Australia for many years. Laurinda is passionate about community development curating events that bring people together to learn and celebrate each other and their environment.

Regina Toney

Social Media and Marketing Specialist

Introducing Regina, the newest addition to the Save Red Rock team! Originally from Chicago, she’s made her home in the heart of Las Vegas. With a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Jackson State University and a Master’s in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University, Regina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Regina’s no stranger to activism. She’s lent her voice to various causes, from supporting her friend Quentin Saviour’s bid for Nevada Chapter President of the NAACP to advocating for workers’ rights and a higher minimum wage alongside the Service Employees International Union.

When she’s not busy making a difference, Regina enjoys roller skating, photography, hiking, and the occasional music festival or rave. With her diverse skill set and passion for change, Regina is sure to be a valuable asset to the Save Red Rock team.