Meet Janene Ritchie, Executive Director of Pinchot Partners

“The people — what I love most is the people.” Pinchot Partners Executive Director Janene Ritchie has a gift for making connections with people.

She joined the organization in 2020 amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, and since then has helped the group gain momentum.

Janene holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Planning from Ohio University and has over a decade of experience in nonprofit administration and leadership.

She lives in Battle Ground, WA with her partner, three children, and three dogs. She enjoys exploring the forests, mountains, oceans, book stores, and coffee shops of the Pacific Northwest.