Staff and Contractors
Taylar Foster, Executive Director
Taylar got involved in the Friends of Devil’s Lake shortly after moving back to Wisconsin from Vermont, when she was reacquainted with the park as a climber and trail runner. Taylar served on the board of directors before being hired as the Executive Director.
Her past work experiences include the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation, as a land use planner, and at nonprofit and for-profit farms.
Taylar is always up for a new outdoor adventure, whether it’s on or in the water, camping, hiking, or cross-country skiing, and can trace her earliest swimming memories to Devil's Lake State Park. Originally from Portage, she now lives in Madison. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Edgewood University and a Master of Science degree from UW-Madison's Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
Taylar is passionate about getting people to experience outdoor recreation in whatever way they most enjoy it as well as preserving and protecting our natural resources. Contact Taylar here.
Cinnamin Harwood, Social Media Contractor
Cinnamin has a BBA in Marketing from UW–Madison and loves using her skills to support local organizations that value community and sustainability. She works with several Wisconsin-based clients—specializing in organic farms and food businesses—helping them share their stories, connect with their communities, and grow their online presence.
At Friends of Devil’s Lake, Cinnamin leads our social media presence, creating engaging content and encouraging visitors to enjoy the park responsibly. You might also see her snapping photos at events throughout the year, capturing the park’s beauty and the people who enjoy it.
When she’s not behind the computer, Cinnamin can be found climbing rocks or ice, paddling her canoe, hiking, or swimming. She also enjoys naturally dyeing fabrics with plants and is currently working on creating her own food forest. Living in the Baraboo area, she feels lucky to call Devil’s Lake home. Contact Cinnamin here