Our Board

Directors

Chairman

Travis Dean:
Chairman Biography – Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp.

Travis Dean is Chairman of Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp. A graduate of Ashford University with degrees in Anthropology and History, Dean applies the scientific method to ecological restoration, disaster modeling, and climate resilience.

For over two decades, he has engineered LEO satellite systems and built predictive models for ground-zero events, supporting global first responders with data-driven precision. His work bridges technical infrastructure and environmental stewardship, where every protocol is a vessel of care.

The nonprofit’s name honors his K9 companion, who enjoys long walks off-leash and snacks, even when he shouldn't. Dean leads with clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to protecting life, human, animal, and planetary, for generations to come.

President

Elizabeth Fleming:
President Biography – Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp.

Elizabeth Fleming is the President of Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp. A graduate of Flagler College, she is an accomplished helicopter pilot known by her call sign “Bird” and a fierce protector of wildlife and habitats. Her commitment to the planet is personal; she is a vegetarian, a lifelong environmental advocate, and a bold adventurer who enjoys skydiving and bungee jumping.

With experience in private investigation teams and a sharp eye for detail, she brings courage, clarity, and ecological insight into her role on the Board of Directors, helping guide the sanctuary’s mission of remembrance, restoration, and resilience.

Treasurer

Jessica Bernier:
Treasurer Biography – Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp.

Jessica serves as Director and Treasurer. Jessica has more than a decade of experience in nonprofit accounting, operations, and board governance. She holds an MBA and a master’s degree in accounting, along with a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and a minor in Psychology. This blend of education and experience gives her both an analytical mindset and a deep understanding of people and how organizations function.

In her professional work, Jessica partners with nonprofits to build strong financial and operational foundations. She specializes in accounting, fraud detection and prevention, and financial cleanup—helping organizations overcome challenges with transparency and confidence. Her service on multiple nonprofit boards has deepened her appreciation for the balance between mission, compliance, and long-term impact.

Helping people is at the heart of everything Jessica does. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children, and enjoys woodworking with her husband, creating things by hand, and spending time outdoors. She loves bird watching, photography, and capturing the beauty of the sky and the natural world around her.

Secretary

Tiffany Goddard:
Secretary Biography – Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center Corp.

Tiffany Goddard serves as Director and Secretary for Jackson Earth Restoration & Research Center, bringing clarity, integrity, and a touch of mischief to every meeting. With a degree in business and a gift for organization, Tiffany keeps the sanctuary’s operations grounded, even when the terrain is steep and the paperwork steeper.

She’s deeply trusted by her peers, not just for her precision, but for her unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s hard. Tiffany faces life’s challenges with grit, grace, and a determination to stay on the right side of history.

Outside the boardroom, Tiffany is an avid swimmer, a talented artist, and one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet. Her laughter is as restorative as her spreadsheets, and her creativity flows from watercolor to governance with equal brilliance.

Tiffany’s presence reminds us that stewardship isn’t just about structure, it’s about soul.