WSDSC proudly welcomes Olivia Bobbitt as the new Executive Director!  Olivia brings enthusiasm, strategic vision, and a deep passion for protecting the region’s natural night skies.  Her leadership centers on community education, darksky stewardship, and advancing DarkSky International model lighting codes across the Western Slope.

Olivia emphasizes that "Protecting natural darkness is about health, connection, and shared humanity, not just visibility.  The importance of educating communities about how artificial light affects wellbeing, ecosystems, and cultural connection to the night sky." She envisions the Western Slope as a model for darksky preservation and astrotourism, inspiring other regions to follow.

To Reach out to Olivia please email  westcoloradodarksky@gmail.com