Rinda was an Idaho deputy attorney general for the Department of Parks and Recreation. She is a native Idahoan and graduated from Boise State University and the University of Washington Law School. She is retired and recently “Solarized” her home in Boise where she crafts amazing needlepoint. She is excited to pursue the Alliance’s mission in this time of new opportunities and challenges.
Chad has been working in clean energy for over 10 years and currently works as an engineer for a nation-wide energy efficiency and distributed generation consulting company, Energy Solutions. Chad started the Solarize the Valley program, represents the Alliance on Idaho Power’s Integrated Resource Planning Advisory Committee and was a 2018 City of Boise Livability Ambassador. When not geeking out on energy stuff Chad enjoys exploring Idaho, watching baseball, fixing cars and finding new things to cook in his solar oven. Chad is in his second term.
Terry grew up in Philadelphia. After she and her husband served in the Peace Corps in Western Samoa, they traveled throughout Asia and then settled in Pocatello. She is an active member of the community and has volunteered for many years with the Alliance and for Nurses Against Nuclear Weapons. She is serving in her first term.
As a professional dancer based in New York City, Amy performed on Broadway, was a member of Twyla Tharp’s Company, choreographed for and toured with Mikhail Baryshnikov and his White Oak Dance Project. She is co-founder of The Atlanta School, an Art and Architecture School located in a rugged mountain town at the foot of the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. She has been saving, restoring and revitalizing historic buildings in Atlanta, Idaho since 1998. Amy is a 2007 recipient of an Idaho Commission on the Arts Fellowship for the Performing Arts.
Amy’s connection with the Alliance began with her participation in a multi artist exhibition ‘Holding What Can’t Be Held’ based on touring the radioactive cleanup sites at the Idaho National Laboratory. Her work travelled to Boulder, CO as part of ‘Facing Rocky Flats’ an art exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Rocky Flats Truth Force where she became inspired by the dedication and work of anti- nuclear activists. She has been a passionate supporter of the Alliance and is honored to serve on its board.
Tim is a long time advocate for local food and father of an amazing 5 year old. Besides working as a mental health counselor, he attempts to stay in touch with himself by making art and music. He is the host of Greasy Greens, playing a wide range of eclectic music on Boise Community Radio. He is founder and organizer of Holding What Can’t Be Held, a project that brings artists into relationship with the radioactive waste in our own backyard. He keeps an eye out for new ways to enliven community around issues that matter. He is currently serving his fourth term.
Bryant Kusy grew up in Twin Falls and Eagle, Idaho. He lived in New Mexico for 14 years before returning to the Treasure Valley in 2015. He is a therapist, poet and mountain biker who enjoys helping others find joy in their lives. Bryant starting caring about non-proliferation for some reason around the age of 11. This is his first term.
Sharon has retired from the field of juvenile justice. She worked in the field for over thirty-five years, serving the last nine years as Director of the Department of Juvenile Corrections. She has spent her career advocating for young people and their families with non-profits and state government. She is serving her first term and looking forward to working with the Snake River Alliance.
Julie is a longtime Alliance member and Idaho resident who has traveled the world and finally come home. She was a member of the group Beyond War in San Francisco and the Ecology Party in Belgium. She works as a free-lance interpreter in hospitals and schools (French, Spanish) and worked in the past as a medical and legal secretary. She became active around nuclear issues after the Chernobyl accident, has been a regular Alliance volunteer and is now serving her second term on the Board.