ACF Staff

Bethany Kraft, Executive Director
Bethany has been involved in Gulf Coast conservation since she was a child in Texas.  Upon receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Texas A & M University in 2001, she was employed by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality before relocating to Mobile.  In Mobile she served as Programs Director at Mobile BayKeeper, then as District Administrator for Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.  Ms. Kraft joined the Alabama Coastal Foundation as Executive Director in January of 2008. In addition to her work at ACF, Bethany enjoys gardening and participating in triathlons. Contact Bethany

Anna Keene, Programs Director
Anna has been involved in Alabama educational outreach projects since 2003 when she became a Board member for the Friends of Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Upon receiving her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the New College Program at the University of Alabama focusing on English and Geography, Anna worked as an Environmental Educator at McDowell Environmental Center in Winston County, Alabama.  She then served for 18 months as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer with the Friends of Hurricane Creek. In March of 2008, Anna joined the Alabama Coastal Foundation as Programs Director. Anna enjoys kayaking, camping and playing the guitar. Contact Anna

 

Katherine Barnes, Americorps VISTA

Katherine Barnes is ACF’s new AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. She will be working with ACF for the next year, helping with education programs and membership. Katherine is originally from Alexander City, Alabama, and is a 2006 graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. She was an instructor of environmental education at McDowell Environmental Center in Nauvoo, Alabama before traveling to Italy as a WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) volunteer. She spent nine months on organic farms throughout Italy, learning about local food systems and organic farming techniques. Before taking the AmeriCorps position with ACF, she was a freelance writer for LAKE magazine in Alexander City. Katherine is looking forward to working with ACF, learning more about coastal environmental education, and helping to conserve south Alabama’s beautiful natural resources. Contact Katherine