Sara Steenbergh
Sara joined Friends of the Rouge in 2023 as the Restoration Landscape Architect. In this role, she leads the design team in initiatives that knit... Read More →
Board Elections Notice & Candidates 2023–2025
Electronic votes must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022. Posted November 9, 2022 Register in advance for the December Board Meeting/Board... Read More →
Rosina Newton
. Rosina brings a wealth of plant knowledge and gardening experience with her. She is originally from Texas and received a Bachelor of Science in... Read More →
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams is a master’s student in the Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include working toward a... Read More →
Miriam Cabrera-Avalos
My name is Miriam and I am the aquatic invasive plant monitoring intern at Friends of the Rouge. I am currently in my senior year... Read More →
Brian Devlin
I was born and raised in Detroit and currently reside in Livonia. I graduated from the University of Michigan – Dearborn with an undergraduate degree in... Read More →
Sam Davis
Sam Davis began as the Education & Monitoring Assistant in March 2022, a new position created to support the Rouge Education Project and the Monitoring... Read More →
Board Elections 2022–2024
TO THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE Posted December 9, 2021 Board elections were held following the final meeting of the Board of Directors... Read More →
Cara Beld
Cara is the Operations and Membership Assistant with Friends of the Rouge, supporting the administrative operations and growth of the organization. She joined the team... Read More →
Herman Jenkins
Herman Jenkins, a native Detroiter, credits the relationships with friends, coaches, and mentors in sports as the key underpinnings of his development as a youth.... Read More →