Resides in: the Town of Bayfield where she and her husband Eric own and manage an organic blueberry farm, Blue Vista Farm, which is one of four farms protected through The Town of Bayfield’s Farmland Preservation Program.
Why I joined the BRC:  I have been a fan of the BRC's work since I moved to the beautiful and wild Bayfield area in 2004.  Having both a passion for and a background in Conservation, shortly after moving here I joined the BRC Land Committee and then later served on the Board of Directors.  The Conservancy is a solid organization with a lot of demonstrated success and I jumped at the opportunity to work with them.
Professional Background: I have 20 years of diverse professional experience working in the field of conservation.  Experienced in land protection and non-profit management, I served on the Conservancy’s Board of Directors prior to my work as Executive Director, and was a member of the Land Projects Committee.  Prior to moving to Bayfield, I worked with The Nature Conservancy for 10 years where I held a variety of positions, most recently as the Director of Conservation Programs for The Nature Conservancy’s Delaware Chapter where I oversaw land protection and science and stewardship on TNC’s Delaware preserves.  Prior to that I applied myself internationally for the Latin American Division of the Nature Conservancy where I helped build in-country capacity to evaluate and manage biodiversity in protected areas and as a consultant for organizations including The World Bank and Conservation International, where I facilitated strategic planning for conservation corridors in South America.  I began my service to the environment as a Peace Corps forestry extension volunteer in Paraguay. 
Favorite Conservation Quote: “In Wilderness is the preservation of the world” ~ Henry David Thoreau and "The holy land is everywhere" ~ Black Elk
Hobbies: Hiking, xc and backcountry skiing, swimming, running, gardening, wild plant medicine
Animal I most identify with: Dolphin
E-mail: ellen@brcland.org

Resides in: City of Bayfield
Why I joined the BRC? As I was walking on the Brownstone trail I had an awe moment, I wanted to be part of an organization that put together something so special for the community of Bayfield.
Professional Background: Prior to joining the BRC staff, I worked for High Country Citizens’ Alliance, an environmental organization in Crested Butte, Colorado.  For three years I served as the organization’s Membership & Outreach Director and following that joined the organization’s Board of Directors.  I hope my diverse background in finance, administrative management, and specialized event planning will provide the leadership to increase the BRC’s membership in the next couple of years.
Favorite Conservation Quote: “Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people” ~ F.D.R.
Hobbies: Hiking, cloud watching, photography, 4-season camping, paddling, wildflower identification, xc skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
Animal I most identify with: Otter (I must have been a water creature in a past life).
E-mail: meghan@brcland.org

_Resides in: Bayfield
Why I joined the BRC? I responded to the office manager position that was advertised thinking it would be a good way to meet people in Bayfield (I was a new resident), learn about the land in and around Bayfield, and be able to use my accounting and office skills.
Professional Background: I have worked with non-profit groups in the past, with experience in membership solicitations, event planning and publishing quarterly newsletter.

Favorite Conservation Quote: Show me a healthy community with a healthy economy and I will show you a community that has its green infrastructure in order and understands the relationship between the built and the unbuilt environment.  
~ Will Rogers, Trust for Public Land
Hobbies: Sailing, walking, snowshoeing
Animal I most identify with: My dog, Ruby, a miniature schnauzer
Email: donna@brcland.org