Meet Our Team
The people behind Valley Green Initiatives and our mission to inspire healthier communities.
Valley Green Initiatives brings together passionate young leaders and experienced community supporters who believe in the power of service, fitness, and community collaboration.
Our leadership team is united by the belief that improving public parks can help inspire children to discover the enjoyment of outdoor recreation.
Our Junior Board
Young leaders committed to building stronger, healthier communities
Wyatt Glass
Founder | Junior Board Member
Wyatt Glass founded Valley Green Initiatives out of a lifelong appreciation for Phoenix’s public parks and a passion for environmental stewardship. Growing up, visiting neighborhood parks with his family was an important part of his childhood. As he got older, Wyatt became increasingly aware of the challenges facing many parks throughout the Valley, particularly deferred maintenance and limited tree cover. Motivated to make a difference, Wyatt helped lead the organization’s first revitalization project at El Prado Park, working alongside Phoenix parks staff and approximately 30 volunteers. The project included planting 20 trees and restoring several recreational facilities, helping create a greener and more welcoming community space. Through Valley Green Initiatives, Wyatt hopes to expand this work across Phoenix, improving parks so future generations can enjoy the same outdoor experiences that shaped his childhood.
Noah Garrison
Co-Founder | Junior Board Member
Noah Garrison is a senior at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is actively involved in athletics, leadership, and community service. As a competitive lacrosse player, Noah has developed a strong appreciation for discipline, teamwork, physical fitness, and service to others. His involvement in athletics has shaped his belief in the importance of giving young people opportunities to discover the enjoyment of physical activity. Inspired by this passion, Noah helped co-found Valley Green Initiatives to create more welcoming recreational spaces for children in underserved Phoenix communities. As a proud member of the organization, Noah is committed to helping expand its impact through park revitalization, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships.
Travis Tobias
Junior Board Member
Aidan Aria
Junior Board Member
Rafe Powell
Junior Board Member
Our Executive Board
Supporting the growth, direction, and long-term mission
Experienced community supporters who help guide Valley Green Initiatives.
Tracy Glass
Executive Board Member
Ryann Garrison
Executive Board Member
Matt Aria
Executive Board Member
Skip Powell
Executive Board Member
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United by Fitness. Driven by Service.
Our team believes that every child should have the opportunity to discover the benefits of outdoor activity.
What began as a shared passion for fitness has grown into a commitment to restoring, reforesting, and inspiring in the public spaces where the next generation can play, grow, and thrive.
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