Carol Shumate started tackling trash as a volunteer in 2015 before joining as the clean camp coordinator in 2018 and becoming director in 2021. She was born and raised in LA County, where she earned a marketing degree at Lone Beach State College. Working as a graphics manager made her miserable, so she switched to working landscaping projects where she could be outdoors. She moved to Monte Rio in 2003 after realizing she could live surrounded by nature, rather than just vacationing in it. Outside of work, you might see her around town playing bass with her jazz and swing band. You can reach Carol at carol@russianriverkeeper.org.