Elenor Hodges
Executive Director
elenor@ecoactionarlington.org
Elenor has been EcoAction Arlington’s executive director since 2000. Her previous experience includes environmental consulting with DynCorp, developing the Animal Tracks environmental education program for Wal-Mart and program management in the education department at National Wildlife Federation. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a Masters of Education from George Mason University. She lives in Arlington with her husband and two daughters.
Michele Bianchi
Communications Coordinator
michele@ecoactionarlington.org
Michele began as a volunteer with EcoAction Arlington after moving to Arlington in 2016. She joined EcoAction Arlington in April 2019 as the program and outreach assistant and is now the Communications Coordinator. She is excited to be a part of promoting sustainability in Arlington and passionate about caring for our environment.
William Earl “Bill” Campbell
Energy Masters Coordinator
bill@ecoactionarlington.org
Bill joined EcoActionArlington and the Virginia Cooperative Extension in May 2023 as the part-time Energy Masters Coordinator. He was a civilian employee for thirty-three years with the Department of Defense as a Design and Project engineer and also a Project and Program Manager. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and a Masters Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgetown University. Bill also served on the Alexandria City Public School Board. A father of three adult children, he lives in Alexandria with his wife of thirty-nine years, Ruby and their two grand dogs, Noah, and Michael Jackson!
Mackenzie Faust
Tree Canopy Administrative Assistant
mackenzie@ecoactionarlington.org
Mackenzie joined EcoAction Arlington in October 2024 as the Administrative Assistant for our Tree Canopy Program. Prior to joining EcoAction Arlington, Mackenzie wore many hats working as Executive Assistants for CEO’s of various tech startups. Mackenzie earned her degree in Nonprofit Management from Webster University in Saint Louis, MO. She currently resides in Knoxville TN, with her husband and two daughters. On the weekends you can find her enjoying Knoxville’s diverse mountain biking trails.
Adrienne Gaither
Communications Manager
adrienne@ecoactionarlington.org
Adrienne joined EcoAction Arlington in January 2024 as Communications Manager.
Heather Jeff
Fundraising and Development Manager
heather@ecoactionarlington.org
Heather joined EcoAction Arlington in 2022 as the Fundraising and Development Manager. Her experience includes teaching in Fairfax County Schools and managing running events for Pacers Running. Heather is a Hokie, earning a Degree in Fine and Studio Arts from Virginia Tech and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Loyola University in Baltimore. You might see her out enjoying the robust trail network in Arlington County with her husband, two children, and dog.
Kara Simon
Program Manager
kara@ecoactionarlington.org
Kara joined EcoAction Arlington in October 2023 as the Outreach Assistant. As of June 2024, she is serving as the Program Manager. Before joining EcoAction, Kara owned and operated Loving Heart Holistic Wellness, a small LLC for seven years. In the nonprofit sector, she has served on several board of directors and steering committees over the last ten years, in which she assisted with event planning, community outreach, and engagement. She is passionate about the environment, plants, and cultivating community. In her spare time, she loves photography, painting, hiking, and taking care of her many houseplants. Kara moved to Arlington in 2020, and lives with her husband and adopted dog, Mando.
Kisha Sogunro
Tree Canopy Equity Program
treeequity@ecoactionarlington.org
Kisha joined EcoAction Arlington in November 2022 to work with the Tree Canopy Equity Program. Kisha is a dynamic and innovative public-sector leader that has garnered 12 national, state and local awards for her successful projects. Her body of work includes introducing Family Search, the largest genealogical database in the world, to local NAACP chapters to connect families across generations. Additionally, having recruited over 10,000 volunteers, she is internationally recognized for her leadership in community and volunteer engagements. One of her proudest moments came in 2011, when she was invited to participate at the White House as part of the President’s “Champions of Change” program. Kisha earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications and Leadership from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Brigham Young University.
Jennie Swisher
Development Coordinator
jennie@ecoactionarlington.org
Jennie joined the EcoAction Arlington development office part-time in October 2022 after working full-time in Arlington Food Assistance Center’s development office. She was a regular substitute teacher in Arlington County Public Schools and has twelve years combined project management experience with Freddie Mac and KPMG. Jennie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Rhetoric & Communications Studies from the University of Virginia. She lives in Arlington with her husband and has three adult sons.
Emy Yamamoto
Outreach Assistant
emy@ecoactionarlington.org
Emy joined EcoAction Arlington in September 2024 as the Outreach Assistant. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Enterprise Management and Psychology from Wake Forest University. Before joining EcoAction, Emy was an intern at Wake Forest’s Office of Sustainability where she volunteered at schools and created workshops for student clubs for sustainable event planning. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Emy brings a global perspective and an open-minded approach to every challenge. Passionate about sustainability, she is dedicated to making a positive impact in her community and beyond.