Alyssandra Grizenko- Board President
Born and raised in Colorado, Alyssandra loves the outdoors and has always been deeply committed to raising awareness around land stewardship and sustainability.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in Public Health, she moved to Chattanooga and began Green Steps in the summer of 2017 after being so disheartened by the amount of litter present in the region. Alyssandra can be found climbing outside, snowboarding or snuggling with her pups.
Shelly Vann- Board Vice President
Shelly is a certified life coach who owns and operates Tipping Points Empowerment Coaching. She is passionate about creating a path for people to live to their fullest potential, and values grassroots community mobilization. In her spare time, Shelly can be found at community yoga classes and local music events in Chattanooga.
Robyn Hall- Board Treasurer
“When I first set eyes on Chattanooga in 2013, the beauty of the mountains and river enchanted me. From that moment, I knew Chattanooga would be my home. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Green Steps and help preserve its beauty. The planet is home to all living creatures, and I believe that it’s everyone's responsibility to protect it.“
Megan Taig-Johnston- Secretary
Megan has worked with Green Steps since 2019 and continues to be an asset to the organization. She holds a B.S. Biology (UNCW) and M.S. Environmental Science (UTC) and has worked in environmental education, ecology research, and zipline guiding! Megan is a vegan runner who loves to hike and spend time with her partner, dogs, cat, and foster animals.
Serena Bell- Board Member
“Working with Green Steps affords me an opportunity to make an impact in my local community. I am passionate about keeping Chattanooga clean, healthy and prosperous. I work with many others in the area to make our city a a safe and welcoming place for those who live here, no matter what path they are currently on. I am the Vice President of Programs for the Southside Chamber and also volunteer at the Center for Mindful Living, the Chattanooga Kitchen and Green Steps.
I am a single mother of a 15-year-old boy, I have a great Dane, Ursa Minor, a Rag doll cat, Aurora and a Maine Coon cat, Draco. In my free time, I love to paddle board, backpack and sing karaoke with my son. I am a Health Physicist by trade and work for an industrial automation company as the Radiation Safety Officer. I am also a cognitive skills trainer for LearningRx and work with children and adults with learning disabilities. I think that we are never too young or too old to learn something new.”
Matthew Lake- Board Member
Matthew Lake grew up in Chattanooga and is a graduate from University of Tennessee Knoxville school of Business. He has worked in several fields, but entered the restaurant world almost a decade ago. Matthew and his wife, Tiffany, own and operate Real Roots Cafe on the North Shore and have a wonderful little 3 year old daughter, Cali. Matthew has a passion for life and all things centered around nutrition, outdoors, and healthy lifestyles. If Matthew isn't in the kitchen, you can find him near creeks, rivers, and on the trails with his family.
Alexander Baldridge- Board Member