With a background in community engagement and conservation, Tess Parker supports Four Corners Foundation’s to advocate for the thoughtful and strategic use of water in the Gallatin River Watershed and beyond through education and outreach. She is passionate about finding creative ways to care for Montana’s waterways—whether through technology, hands-on restoration work, or community outreach. Before rejoining Four Corners Foundation, Tess worked with the Gallatin Watershed Council, where she led volunteer events, managed grants, and built partnerships that connected people to the rivers and landscapes they love. Tess studied Organizational Communication at the University of Montana, served two AmeriCorps terms, and finds joy in exploring wild places.