Early morning at the Incident Base Camp during the Humboldt Lightning Complex Fires. Conferring with CalFire Chief Marty Hobbs.

Identifying the numerous fire locations prior to visiting the front lines.

Just south of Blocksburg, Fire Crews conduct safety briefing before launching the day’s operations.

As the fires spread and multiplied Incident Management Team 5 was brought in.

Estelle Chairs the first ever official Board of Supervisors meeting in Southern Humboldt (Redway) July 13, 2015.

Estelle works with Senator Mike McGuire to find ways to help Rio Dell revitalize and repair old water infrastructure. Mayor Frank Wilson, City Council Member Debra Garnes and City Manager Kyle Knopp discuss infrastructure needs with Estelle and Senator Mike McGuire.

Looking over maps and historical data with Rio Dell Mayor Frank Wilson, City Council Member Debra Garnes and City Manager Kyle Knopp and Senator Mike McGuire.

Randy Jensen of Public Works leads a tour of the site.

Estelle Emcees Wildwood Days Parade in Rio Dell August 2015.

Toddy Thomas Middle School Leadership Panel with the students.

Estelle was joined by School Superintendent, Julie Johannsen and Dan Collins in a great discussion with the students about what it takes to be a leader in Government, Education and the private sector.

Having fun after a great discussion about Leadership at Toddy Thomas Middle School.

Some of the traits students at Toddy Thomas think make for a good leader.