Mike Thornton

Mike Thornton began working for The Sierra Fund in May of 2008 as the Mining Project Community Organizer. 

Mike is a former radio journalist, producer and News Director for KVMR-FM Radio in Nevada City, CA. During his radio career, Mike traveled to report on stories in the Middle East, Latin America, and Mexico as well as covering major national events including three Presidential Conventions and two World Trade Organization (WTO) events including the "Battle in Seattle" in 1999. Prior to his career in journalism he worked in the mental health field as a substance abuse program manager and counselor.

Mike loves music and plays drums, is a Jazz aficionado and movie buff.