Valentin Fyrst joined the Board in September 2024 after regularly volunteering with Raise for Rowyn since the middle of 2023. Valentin lives in Yelm where he is an active community member, receiving the Best of Nisqually Valley Volunteer Award 4 times in the last 5 years (2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024) for his work with Yelm Love Guy, as well as his far reaching community involvement. Valentin works for Gemini Legal, a Sacramento-based company providing Workers Compensation and Civil Support Services. Valentin and Nadine enjoy traveling, country living, and try to keep a close connection to nature. Valentin plays piano and enjoys composing music in his spare time. He also has a witty sense of humor.