Our Team

Milena Fiore
Executive Director

Milena Fiore, Executive Director of ReScape, leverages her background in business development consulting and healthcare executive roles to drive ReScape's strategic direction. Milena worked as a public health nurse in clinics serving under-accessed communities in Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii; and in a community health clinic in the Navajo Nation. Her extensive experience, spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors in the United States, Asia, and Europe, uniquely positions her to lead ReScape's growth and expansion. Milena is guiding ReScape's impactful environmental interventions, not only focused on protection and preservation but actively revitalizing our precious, diverse ecosystems through nature-based, regenerative practices. Under her leadership ReScape is directly addressing the climate crisis.

milena@rescapeca.org

Ryne De Ocampo
Training & Community Supervisor

Ryne De Ocampo, Training & Community Supervisor, leads ReScape’s education and community development. With a background in water treatment, Ryne brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a deep commitment to inspiring and building strong customer relationships. His talent for fostering collaboration and strategic problem-solving fuels ReScape’s efforts to unite diverse communities—both within the landscaping industry and beyond—to tackle the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. Ryne’s passion for the natural world is not just a career focus; it’s a lifelong journey of learning that he enthusiastically shares with others. His academic path, which began with a love for music, led him to a deep dedication to environmental studies. Ryne holds a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University, where he majored in Geography & Human Environmental Studies, with a focus on Urban Environment and Land Use Planning.

ryne@rescapeca.org

Angela Ortiz
Data Coordinator

Angela Ortiz, Data Coordinator, maintains ReScape's professional and relationship database system. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and a minor in Public Policy. Angela not only excelled academically but also played a pivotal role in the operational development and office management of the UC Berkeley Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association. She is a fervent champion for empowering and educating the next generation of leaders within the Chicanx Latinx community. Angela’s experience equips her with organizational and managerial acumen, skills that she seamlessly applies to maintain ReScape's database infrastructure.

angela@rescapeca.org

Oliver Crawford-Shelmadine
Intern

Oliver Crawford-Shelmadine, ReScape Intern, is dedicated to advancing environmental policy for sustainable and regenerative land management. He is particularly interested in the intersection of environmental policy, resource management, and sustainability. Recognizing climate change as a pressing challenge, he is passionate about creating a more sustainable world. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley in Conservation and Resource Studies.

oliver@rescapeca.org

Sarah Gronquist, Board President
Landscape Architect, California Sustainable Design

Sarah Gronquist is passionate about designing places where people live and thrive—from personalized residential gardens to vibrant community developments. A licensed landscape architect in California since 2001, she provides technical consulting and construction administration services to Bay Area design firms. Sarah is also the founder of SGLA Technical Training, a company dedicated to supporting licensure candidates through preparatory courses for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). Through SGLA, she has helped hundreds of emerging professionals gain the technical skills and confidence to become licensed landscape architects. She joined the ReScape Board of Directors in 2018 as Secretary and now serves as President, advancing regenerative landscape practices statewide. Sarah is also a ReScape Rater and member of the Rater Council, conducting third-party reviews for projects pursuing ReScape certification. An educator at heart, Sarah has taught at UC Berkeley, Merritt College, and more. In her spare time, she enjoys playing swing guitar, accordion, and whatever instruments are nearby.

Jeff Becerra, Board Secretary
Owner/Operator, Arbolex Landscape

Jeff Becerra is a dedicated advocate for California's natural resources, a passion that fuels his work as the owner/operator of Arbolex Landscape. His expertise in tree health, aesthetic pruning, and fruit tree production is complemented by a deep understanding of ecological principles.

Before establishing his field-based practice, Jeff was a driving force behind sustainability initiatives at prominent agencies like StopWaste and the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). There, he spearheaded community outreach, media relations, and legislative efforts, demonstrating his ability to translate complex environmental issues into impactful action.

Jeff's career reflects a commitment to both hands-on stewardship and system-level change, making him a valuable asset to ReScape's Board of Directors, where he currently serves as Secretary.

Mindy Craig
Principal, Blue Point Planning

Mindy Craig is the owner of BluePoint Planning and offers over 25 years of experience providing policy and strategic planning, facilitation, outreach, and communications and feasibility consulting services to government and nonprofit organizations throughout California and the US. Mindy has applied a focus on sustainability and resiliency to her professional work with park and recreation planning and energy policy. She is dedicated to working on projects that she cares about and that she believes will result in a better community and environment. She is a frequent speaker at conferences across the country. Mindy served as past ReScape Board President and is founder of the RAPID Climate Accelerator.

Martha Davis
Consultant, Activist

Now retired, Martha Davis was Assistant General Manager for Policy Development at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), a municipal water district in San Bernardino County. She led many of the Agency’s award-winning green initiatives promoting water efficiency, renewable energy, stormwater capture, recycled water, and climate resiliency. Martha was Executive Director for the Mono Lake Committee (1984-1996). Under her leadership, the Mono Lake campaign culminated in a unanimous landmark public trust decision to protect Mono Lake; she received an honorary PhD in Public Policy from the Kennedy College in Oakland, California for her work to save Mono Lake. She serves on the boards of the Mono Lake Committee, the Community Water Center, the Sierra Fund, and the Rose Foundation California Grassroots Fund. Martha is a graduate of Stanford University (Human Biology) and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (Master of Forest Science).

Jackie Gachina
President, Owner – Gachina Landscape Management

Jackie Gachina is the President and co-founder of Gachina Landscape Management, established with her late husband, John. Under her leadership, Gachina Landscape has earned certifications from the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Pacific Region and the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC). Recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the top 25 woman- and minority-owned companies for four consecutive years, Jackie honors John’s legacy by leading in sustainability, water resource management, and farm-to-table gardens. Jackie champions continuous improvement, known as Kaizen, fostering an environment where diversity thrives. Committed to community outreach, Jackie supports multiple programs through volunteer efforts, landscape materials, and cash donations. She is a Board Member at JobTrain. Her teams at Gachina are committed to regenerative landscape practices by requiring their teams to become qualified in ReScape's 8 Principles.

Oscar Lucario
Landscape Designer & Land Manager

Oscar Lucario is a landscape designer and land manager with over 25 years of experience in sustainable, organic practices in Marin and Sonoma Counties. He has managed home gardens, food production farms, and land preserves, including the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville and a 5-acre community garden at the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. His work focuses on creating chemical-free habitats for native, medicinal, and edible plants, bees, and beneficial insects to enhance climate resilience. Oscar currently works for the City of Sausalito's Parks & Recreation Department, where he is developing organic landscaping guidelines. He holds a BS in Environmental Studies, certificates in land management and sustainable landscape design from Sonoma State University, a permaculture design certification from Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. He is a ReScape Qualified Professional (RQP). Oscar integrates Indigenous land stewardship knowledge from his native Mexico into his practices.

Brian Rowley
Office Chief, Caltrans

Brian Rowley is a seasoned senior civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in public sector projects and 12 years dedicated to green infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area. As Office Chief in the Office of Water Quality in the Division of Environmental Planning & Engineering at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Brian plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable practices in stormwater management and watershed protection. His work emphasizes the integration of green infrastructure into the built environment, transforming traditional landscape design and maintenance into models of sustainability. Brian’s expertise ensures that infrastructure projects not only meet regulatory standards but also enhance ecological resilience, contributing to a healthier environment and more sustainable communities. His leadership in this field is driving innovative solutions that address both current environmental challenges and future sustainability goals.

Eric Santos
Epic Irrigation Services and Management, Inc

Eric Santos currently provides irrigation training, consultative sales, and technical troubleshooting for Epic Irrigation Services and Management, Inc. based in Livermore, CA. Eric holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and has 30 years of experience focusing on outdoor water use efficiency and outdoor water conservation in the CII sector. He is a Horticultural Department Instructor at Las Positas Community College and holds multiple industry certifications. Eric has served on the Irrigation Association’s (IA) Board of Directors, the Irrigation Foundation’s Board of Trustees focused on education and training, and on the California Landscape Contractors Association’s (CLCA) Board of Directors.

Ryan Stroupe
Senior Research Civil Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Ryan Stroupe is a Senior Research Civil Engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Construction Engineering Research Laboratory where he develops building commissioning trainings. For 27 years, Ryan led the Building Performance Program at the PG&E Energy Center, teaching classes and consulting on energy audits, commissioning, and measurement tools. He has developed and taught over 30 courses on building measurement and energy-efficient design, including a year-long series on commissioning existing buildings. Ryan serves as President of the California Chapter of the Building Commissioning Association and regularly presents at national conferences, public agencies and universities. He holds a Bachelor's in Environmental Design from Miami University (Ohio), and a Master's in Architecture from UC Berkeley. Ryan is a LEED-accredited professional and an Association of Energy Engineers’ Certified Energy Auditor.