Member Spotlights
The following individuals are just a few of the many outstanding members of Appalachian Voices who volunteer their time to protect the natural and cultural heritage of our Appalachian region.
Mike McKinney
Environmental Educator With an Impact By Hannah Gillespie Growing up in Orlando, Fla., during the construction of…
Sister Beth Davies
Pictured: Sister Beth Davies (center) in 2014 with (l-r) her friend Jill Carson of the Appalachian African-American…
Bruce Gould and Kate McClory
Advocates for a Better Appalachia By Hannah Gillespie Bruce Gould and Kate McClory are self-proclaimed “tree-huggers.” Although…
Diana Withen
Teacher, Leader and Environmental Advocate By KaLeigh Underwood Diana Withen knew from an early age it was…
Lucy and Rich Henighan
Making a Difference in East Tennessee Rich and Lucy Henighan, members of Appalachian Voices since 1999, are…
Judy Newton Scurry
Steadfast Supporter and Nature Lover Judy Newton Scurry credits her father with first introducing her to nature…
Susan Tyree & Kent Walton
Nature’s Stewards By Molly Moore Susan Tyree and Kent Walton’s home is nestled in Franklin County, Va.,…
Lynn Brammer
Embodying activism in Blacksburg, Va. By Elizabeth E. Payne “One of my favorite quotes,” says Lynn Brammer,…
Teri Crawford Brown
Conservation Starts at Home By Otto Solberg Teri Crawford Brown was born and raised in Jewel Ridge,…
