Dr. Kayla Bordelon is a Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program, where she works on wildfire education, community engagement, and building wildfire resilience across nine counties in Northwest Oregon. Her work focuses on helping communities understand the ecological role of fire, prepare for wildfire risk, and engage in collaborative land stewardship. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science and a Master of Science in Natural Resources from the University of Idaho, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Affairs from the University of Puget Sound.

Alison Green serves as the Defensible Space Program Coordinator for the Oregon State Fire Marshal, where she leads statewide efforts to reduce wildfire risk through defensible space education and compliance. In this role, Alison collaborates with local fire agencies, community organizations, and state partners to implement strategies that strengthen wildfire resilience and protect Oregon. With close to 2 decades of experience in wildfire prevention and program development, Alison is dedicated to advancing practical solutions that empower residents to take proactive steps to safeguard their homes and landscapes. Her work supports Oregon’s mission to create safer, better-prepared communities in the face of growing wildfire challenges.

Brooke Edmunds is an Associate Professor (Practice) in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University and an OSU Extension Community Horticulturist.  She oversees the Master Gardener volunteer programs in Polk and Marion counties, teaches online and in-person gardening classes, and answers hundreds of gardening questions each year. Brooke’s background is in plant pathology and horticulture.  She has a Ph.D. in plant pathology from North Carolina State University and her M.S. and B.S. from Iowa State University.