Staff
EXECUTIVE
Lisa Alexander, Executive Director
OPERATIONS
Amy Ritsko-Warren, Director of Operations
CONSERVATION
Eliza Cava, Director of Conservation
Cathy Wiss, MD/DC Water Quality Monitoring Program Coordinator
Gregg Trilling, Creek Critters Program Manager
Ari Eisenstadt, DC Conservation Advocate
Renee Grebe, Northern Virginia Conservation Advocate
Denisse Guitarra, Maryland Conservation Advocate
DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP
Jacky Wershbale, Director of Development
Debra Prybyla, Grant Writer
Lin Orrin, Grant Writer
Loree Trilling, Database Manager
Kristin Cook, Database and Email Assistant
Karen Maricheau, Events Manager
Larry Petrovich, Assistant
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Diane Lill, Director of Education
Stephanie Mason, Senior Naturalist
Stephanie Bozzo, Preschool Director
Nora Kelly, Camp Director
Serenella Linares, School Programs Manager
Carol Hayes, Nature Travel Coordinator
Amelia McLaughlin, Preschool Teacher
Ruth Polk, Preschool Teacher
Shannon Earle, Preschool Teacher
Chelsea Hawk, Preschool Teacher
Julie Walkup, Preschool Teacher
Kate Bueno, Preschool Teacher
Belinda Saffell, Preschool Teaching Assistant
Lauren Simpson, GreenKids MCPS Coordinator
Jenny Brown, Garden Programs Manager
Lee Anne Graeub, Environmental Educator
Debbie Borkowski, Environmental Educator
Gina Ghertner, Environmental Educator
Mikel Moore, Environmental Educator
Steven Pearce, Environmental Education Specialist
FINANCE
Lois Taylor, Comptroller
Sherrice Ajebon, Senior Accountant and Benefits Manager
Alesha Mack, Staff Accountant
NEWS
Caroline Brewer, Director of Marketing and Communications
Ben Israel, Staff Videographer/Photographer
Vince Robinson, Webmaster and Social Media Manager
GENERAL INFORMATION & RECEPTION
Pam Oves, Woodend Sanctuary Office Manager
Carol Hayes, Reception/Office Coordinator
PROPERTY
Bjorn Busk, Property Manager
Ami Smerling, Assistant Property Manager
RENTALS
Beatriz Engel, Manager of Rental Events, Woodend
RUST SANCTUARY
Susanne Ortmann, NOVA Programs Manager
Ellen McDougall, Environmental Educator
Cortney Dillon, NOVA Preschool Specialist
Karen Helm, Fresh Air Kids Naturalist
SHOP
Matt Mathias, Buyer and Manager
Rebecca Henson, Naturalist Shop Specialist
VOLUNTEERS
Mitch Greene, Volunteer Coordinator
WOODEND RESTORATION
Alison Pearce, Director of Restoration
Bradley Simpson, Fellow
PHONE EXTENSIONS
Woodend (Chevy Chase, MD) Headquarters: 301-652-9188
Rust Sanctuary (Leesburg, VA): 703-669-0000
Rentals, x38
Membership, Donations, x35
Development, x31
Conservation, x22
Naturalist Quarterly and Advertising, x23
Receptionist, General Information, Nature Travel, Birthday Parties; x10
Activities & Education, x16
School and Scout Programs, x11
Afterschool Clubs, x15
Nature Preschool, x32
Summer Camp, x15
Volunteers, x20
Naturalist Shop, 301-652-3606