Our Board of Directors
Lynn Stan
Treasurer
Lynn Stan, a longtime member of Simply Living, serves as Treasurer. Lynn is deeply involved in the community and serves as the Chair of the Community Engagement Committee. Among her many projects is organizing our garden tours, attending outreach events, serving as Comfest liaison, and many others.
Vilvi Vannak
Secretary
Vilvi Vannak joined the Simply Living Board of Directors in October 2024. She has volunteered with Simply Living for over 20 years, earning Volunteer of the Year in 2018. Vilvi is the President of Care and Share Time Bank (CSTB) and is working to integrate the CSTB and Simply Living to the benefit of both organizations. Vilvi currently performs outreach — among other important functions — on behalf of our Community Engagement Committee.
Lenn Black
President
Lenn Black has been active with Simply Living since 2012, has served on the Board since 2022, and recently became the President. He was raised on a farm in Northeast Ohio. He moved to Central Ohio to attend college and has lived here since – for almost 50 years. Lenn received degrees from The Ohio State University’s School of Natural Resources and was employed by the Division of Water within the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for over 35 years as a planner, environmental specialist, and natural resources administrator.
Jenee Murphy
Vice President
Jenee Murphy is another longtime Simply Living Board Member and volunteer. Those who have attended past film events have likely seen Jenee expertly lead audience Q&A discussions. Currently, Jenee handles our Meet Up account on behalf of our Community Engagement Committee.
David O’Brien
Director
David O’Brien joined the Board of Directors in February 2026. He has lived in central Ohio most of his life and has always taken an interest in sustainable living and topics relating to inclusion & community building, thus leading to memberships in the Mid-Ohio Workers Association and the Humanist Community of Central Ohio. He has been a member of the Share and Care Time Bank since 2021 and collaborates on various projects. He works in planning and running Simply Living events, assists with managing the website, and contributes to the newsletter.
Paisley Nash-Dooley
Director
Paisley Nash-Dooley joined the Board of Directors in March 2026. She has been a business member of Simply Living for several years and has volunteered with the organization’s annual Garden Tour, supporting efforts to connect the community with sustainable living practices. Paisley is the owner of City Folks, a small business focused on helping urban residents grow food and strengthen connections to local food systems. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Sunbury Urban Farm, where she works to expand access to fresh food, gardening education, and regenerative growing practices. Through her work and volunteer efforts, Paisley is passionate about strengthening local food systems, supporting community resilience, and making sustainable living more practical and accessible for everyone.
Join Our Board!
Simply Living’s Board is currently accepting applications! Learn more about becoming a member of the Board of Directors here.
