December 2008 Corpsmember of the Month

Jorge Garcia

Supervisor: Tucker Kelley, Natural Resources Crew Supervisor/ David Frazier, Ranger Apprentice Program Supervisor

Crew: Natural Resources Crew 5 / Ranger Apprentice Program

Reason corpsmember was selected: Jorge’s participation in CCNB’s education component has been exemplary. Upon receiving his high school diploma through our charter school he enrolled in classes at the College of Marin, where he currently studies art. Jorge is a fantastic example of how our corpsmembers can use the organization as a springboard for success. In the field Jorge has served as both Field Education Facilitator and Assistant Crew Leader, one of CCNB’s most coveted field leader positions. In three months as Jorge’s supervisor he never missed a day. He now is honing his technical skills in CCNB’s Ranger Apprentice Program, on a crew now composed entirely of former corpsmembers of the Month!

Skills training received at CCNB: Sawyer I, Sawyer II, Fence building, Flood-control, fire-fuel reduction, chipper, and many, many more.

Leadership roles at CCNB: Field Education Facilitator, Assistant Crew Leader

Favorite project: Olema rift-zone trail reroute.

Favorite educational component: Everything: History, learning new things all the time.

Favorite aspect of working at CCNB: The people and the work.

Future plans: Get a driver’s license, sign up as a seasonal ranger with Open Space, own a tattoo shop.