04/20/2026
We're excited to share that Ryan Huggins will be joining San Juan Citizens Alliance as our new Executive Director! 💥 SJCA's longtime leader, Mark Pearson, is retiring and passing the torch to Ryan this June.
Ryan brings a deep understanding of the Alliance’s mission and strong ties to the San Juan Basin, along with extensive experience in environmental policy and organizational leadership. She spent more than two decades in the private sector as an environmental consultant, project development manager, entrepreneur, and policy specialist with a focus on water, energy, policy, and mitigation. Ryan also served for two years with the Peace Corps in Senegal, where she taught agroforestry.
As a long-time community member and current board member, Ryan is well positioned to lead the Alliance into its next chapter. She is eager to start her new role with the Alliance in June and meet more of our members and partners. Outside of work, you may find her outside - biking, running, backpacking, fishing, and generally soaking up the San Juans with her husband and friends.
The Board looks forward to working with Ryan to build on San Juan Citizens Alliance’s 40‑year legacy of community‑based conservation and advocacy.
Please welcome Ryan!
