The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC), the parent organization of Western Colorado Alliance, has appointed a new Executive Director. Deborah Love brings over three decades of experience in nonprofit and philanthropic leadership to the position.

Deb has dedicated her career to conservation and fostering leadership development. Notably, she served at Resources Legacy Fund, where she spearheaded the Intermountain West program, championing rural and Tribal community transition and sustainable economic development.

Deb’s commitment to supporting organizations working on the ground in rural communities, coupled with her ability to foster innovative programs, creative strategies, and collaborative teams that get results, made her a standout candidate in our national search. Her leadership ethos, grounded in humility and mutual respect, aligns seamlessly with WORC’s mission of advancing a vision of democratic, sustainable, and just societies through community action.

Deb was drawn to WORC’s dedication to community organizing, grassroots empowerment, and pursuit of economic, environmental, and social justice: “WORC’s bottom-up, community-based approach is frankly the best hope we have of achieving long-term change. This is the most important work that I could be doing.”

Deb will officially assume her role on March 18, based in Bozeman, Montana, with frequent visits to WORC headquarters in Billings and throughout the region.

Paula Antoine, WORC Board Chair, said, “With Deb at the helm, we are confident in our ability to further strengthen our network, embrace diversity, and drive meaningful change in the lives of our members and their communities.”