Our Board

Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. For information on how you might volunteer your time in support of Newport’s lighthouses, please see our Volunteer page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Executive and Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Martin Desmond
Board President

Michelle Pelkey
Secretary

Laurie Ferris
NED

Richelle Burns
NED

Susan Painter
NED

Agency Representatives

Ricardo Escobar
Site Manager, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Bureau of Land Management

Kath Fuller
Chief Park Ranger, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Bureau of Land Management

Support Staff

Amy Anderson
Executive Director

Emily Linegar
Store Coordinator