Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD

Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, also known as "Keep Tahoe Blue".12 She has held this position since 2012, overseeing all aspects of the organization's management, leadership, and strategy.1

Background and Education

Born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, Dr. Goodman Collins has a long-standing connection to the area.1 She earned her doctorate at the Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dissertation focused on integrating environmental science with community engagement to inform public policy.1

Career Highlights

• As CEO, she has grown the organization's annual budget from $800,000 to $2.4 million.2
• She has developed innovative programs, including citizen science initiatives, community engagement, natural resources, and environmental education.2
• Dr. Collins has helped launch a bikeshare program and tested new technologies to address aquatic invasive species in the Tahoe Keys.2
• She serves as an ambassador, advocating for Lake Tahoe with state and federal leaders.1

Professional Experience

Before joining the League, Dr. Goodman Collins served as Habitat Restoration Director for Save the Bay and provided research support for UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, monitoring lake and stream chemistry and ecology.1

Community Involvement

Darcie Goodman Collins is actively involved in the Tahoe community:

• She serves on the Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee.1
• She is a board member of the Tahoe Prosperity Center.2
• She is a member of Tahoe's Future Focused Leaders.2

Dr. Collins is known for her solution-oriented approach, transparency, and reliability in her professional life.2 Her dedication to Lake Tahoe's preservation and her extensive experience in the environmental sector have made her a prominent figure in the effort to protect and preserve Lake Tahoe.