San Dieguito River Park Headquarters
18372 Sycamore Creek Road
Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (858) 674-2270
Fax: (858) 674-2280
Email: sdrp(at)sdrp.org
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
12655 Sunset Drive
Escondido, CA 92025
(858) 674-2270 x18
Executive Director
Shawna Anderson, AICP
(858) 674-2270 x13
shawna(at)sdrp.org
Principal Planner
This position is currently vacant.
Office Manager
Brenda Miller
(858) 674-2270 x10
brenda(at)sdrp.org
Resources & Trails Manager
Jason Lopez
(858) 674-2270 x16
jason(at)sdrp.org
Before joining SDRP, Jason worked at the City of San Diego as a Lake Ranger, City of Escondido as a Lake Aid, and at Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation as a Park Aid. Jason also volunteered at Mission Trails Regional Park. He has a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University. In 1999, Jason completed the respected California State Parks Advanced Trail Maintenance and Management Program. Since 1997, he has been certified by California Department of Pesticide Regulation to apply herbicides and currently holds a Qualified Applicators License. He is the principal scientific investigator for the Park’s Scientific Collection Permit issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Jason is a third generation San Diegan and focused on the conservation of the natural history and culture of the region.
Leana Bulay
(858) 674-2270 x14
leana(at)sdrp.org
David Hekel
(858) 674-2270 x17
david(at)sdrp.org
Blanca Drapeau
(858) 674-2270 x18
blanca(at)sdrp.org
Blanca joined the River Park team at the end of June 2020. She graduated from Humboldt State University in 2017 with a Bachelors in History and a Certificate in Museum and Gallery Practices and is now working towards a Masters in History with a digital history emphasis. Since 2015 she has enjoyed internships in library collections and historic preservation divisions of governmental agencies such as the Library of Congress, Redwood National Park, and the City of Arcata and hopes to increase internship opportunities available at SDRP. She is excited to join the team and bring to life the rich history of the River Park region. Blanca enjoys cooking, baking, collecting stationary, and reading.
Felipe Franco-Ortiz
(858) 674-2270 x23
felipe(at)sdrp.org
Brian Wilson
(858) 674-2270 x22
bwilson(at)sdrp.org
Nate Collins
(858) 674-2270 x20
nate(at)sdrp.org
The outdoors became his passion and his lifestyle. Open-air recreation influenced his desire to protect, preserve and restore natural elements, striving to leave it better than when it was found. He shares the goals and visions of the River Park. As a SDRP Ranger he wishes to promote education, park progress, and opportunities for patrons to sustainably experience true wilderness.
Nate is equipped to provide emergency medical services with experience in national urban context and international wilderness context EMS. (NREMT & WEMT). He is happy to admit the best injury is the one that didn’t happen! He is licensed and certified by the FAA to operate Small Unmanned Aerial Systems. Aerial geo-referencing data is low impact and helps to keep our park pristine.
He previously worked as a supervisor for a land management and protection company. Working from generalized land management practices to specific and technical applications including low angle rope operations and helicopter insertions.
His hobbies include camping, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, ocean sports, mountain biking, and finding time to be in the great outdoors.
Nate is happy to be a part of this team and learn from his partners. He is dedicated to empowering patrons to enjoy the park to the fullest. He wants to make a difference with his team expanding SDRP’s potential of the best JPA in California.
Park Ranger I
Avary Rollins
(858) 674-2270 x12
avary(at)sdrp.org
Avary joined the San Dieguito River Park team on February 11th, 2020. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Avary holds a Bachelors degree in Geography from San Diego State University and has been studying the varied landscape of San Diego since she relocated here ten years ago. She is a proud veteran of the United States Navy and is eager to build strong bonds and learn from her new teammates at SDRP. Avary is excited to engage and educate visitors on principles of stewardship and enjoying and respecting this precious natural asset. She enjoys spending time with her children and her partner. Avary also loves hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing and camping.