Joann Ernst
Joann Ernst joined EWEB's Board of Commissioners in January 2009. She was elected to represent Wards 1 and 8.
Joann has worked as an analytical chemist for the past 15 years doing government regulatory oversight.
She currently is in the Lane Community College Energy Management program.
Joann is strongly committed to community activism to promote resource conservation and sustainable healthy
living practices. She volunteers with the Victory Gardens and the City of Eugene Stream Team.
Her main areas of interest as an EWEB Commissioner are conservation programs, the implementation of renewable
power sources, protection of the McKenzie River, and facilitating community involvement and education.
Joann previously served on the board for the Whatcom County Community Network, an organization that helps youth
and families develop the skills and opportunities they need to lead healthy, productive lives. She also served
on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, which encouraged reducing, reusing and recycling.
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