Staff

David Bailey

FORE President

513-231-7719 Ext. 107
David oversees all business administration, fundraising, legal aspects and board relations of the foundation. This ensures FORE’s programs are adequately funded and promoted throughout the Ohio River Basin.
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Elizabeth Burton

FORE Environmental Educator

Elizabeth is a part-time environmental educator. A recent graduate from The University of Louisville, she has a passion for the environment and a background in education and biology. As an educator, she instructs students in FORE after school programs and River REACH programs. She assists in ordering materials and creating educational content for River Watchers, a citizen science volunteer monitoring program throughout the Ohio River Basin. She also assists with education at Ohio River Sweep and Life Below the Waterline public outreach events. 
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Nick Callahan

Education & Outreach Coordinator

513-231-7719 Ext. 102
Nick leads the education team in developing educational programs relating to the Ohio River, including the River REACH floating classroom and River Watchers citizen science program. He plans school outreach events and works closely with the communications team to garner student and community involvement.
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Tony Kramer

Environmental Educator


Tony worked with FORE since 2006 and has contributed energy and expertise the River REACH floating classroom program and many other events. He has extensive background in aquatic research and animal husbandry.
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Annette Shumard

Executive Director

Organizational operations, strategy, development, communications, fundraising, external relations, community engagement, and program delivery

513-231-7719 Ext. 115
Annette oversees day to day operations of the foundation. In her role, she focuses on the core functions of strategy, development, communications and program delivery as it enables the foundation to achieve its long term vision. In addition to her role with FORE, Annette manages environmental education and outreach as well as communication and public information for ORSANCO.
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Rachel Toney

FORE Environmental Educator

513-231-7719 Ext. 104
Rachel is a full-time environmental educator. She has experience building network and outreach programs for non-profits as well as spearheading lesson planning and classroom activities. Her background in biology assists in collaboration with our technical staff.  As an educator, she instructs students in FORE after school programs and River REACH programs. She assists in creating and presenting educational content for River Watchers, a citizen science volunteer monitoring program throughout the Ohio River Basin. She also assists with education at Ohio River Sweep and Life Below the Waterline public outreach events.
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