The Redding resident assumes responsibility for administering the Foundation’s fund-raising efforts, which include rehabilitating the Lassen Peak Trail, expanding Youth Camping opportunities for at-risk youth, assisting the National Park Service in funding development of youth group facilities at Crags Campground and seeking public support to underwrite preservation of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

 

“She joins the Lassen Park Foundation at a moment when talent and energy like hers have never been more important,” said John Koeberer, Lassen Park Foundation chairman.  “In 2016, the National Park Service and Lassen Volcanic National Park commemorate their 100th anniversaries.  Leading to those anniversaries, our foundation will carry increased responsibilities to assist the National Park Service and the Park in preparing for their second century.  Martha brings skills and energy that will help us do that.”

 

Ms. McCoy served previously as Development Officer in Tehama and Shasta Counties for Mercy Foundation North and Catholic Healthcare West with past experience in fundraising, education, housing and youth programs.  She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in Social Welfare and received a teaching credential from California State University, Hayward.

 

With appointment of Ms. McCoy as its Executive Director, the Lassen Park Foundation is relocating its office from Chico to Redding.  More about the Foundation is found online at lassenparkfoundation.org.