Meet the staff
Alicia Mullarkey is the Director and Education Coordinator for the Wetlands Centre. Alicia received her bachelor's in environmental science from the University of Iowa in 2003 and her Masters in Conservation Biology from Illinois State University in 2007. She accepted the position as Director in 2016. Alicia works with the board, city staff, community and volunteers to sustain and build DAWC programs and serves as our environmental educator. She has spent the last 15 years working in conservation in the fields of plant ecology, prairie habitat management, environmental education and research. She lives in Marquette with her husband and two boys.
Jan Stavroplus serves as part-time, seasonal Education Assistant for the Wetlands Centre. Jan received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1996. She serves as an assistant leader for the Boy Scouts and serves as a volunteer for many organizations in the community. She enjoys hiking, swimming and spending time outdoors with her family.
DAWC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre Board of Directors is dedicating to helping us grow and succeed in fulfilling our mission: To provide a unique learning experience that connects people to the natural world and empowers them to positively impact their local environments.
Jan Stavroplus serves as part-time, seasonal Education Assistant for the Wetlands Centre. Jan received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1996. She serves as an assistant leader for the Boy Scouts and serves as a volunteer for many organizations in the community. She enjoys hiking, swimming and spending time outdoors with her family.
DAWC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre Board of Directors is dedicating to helping us grow and succeed in fulfilling our mission: To provide a unique learning experience that connects people to the natural world and empowers them to positively impact their local environments.
- Scott Boylen, Chair, MFL MarMac School Representative
- Dawn Colsch, Vice Chair, MFL MarMac School Representative
- BonaDean Feller
- Jessie Schubert
- Eva Swatek
- Marquette City Clerk, Treasurer