Conservancy Staff
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Jamie graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in environmental studies. In October of 2010, to pursue her interest in outdoor environmental work, Jamie moved to San Francisco and joined the Golden Gate National Park Trail Crew as an intern. In March of 2011, Jamie combined her passion...
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Andrew oversees programming and operations for the Institute. He is a past Director with the Orfalea Foundations and Montana Yellowstone Expeditions, and a course director and program manager for Outward Bound. Mr. Leider holds a Somatic Coaching certification from the Strozzi Institute.
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After graduating with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, Naomi moved to San Francisco where she worked as a Propagation Intern for the Presidio Native Plant Nursery. Since her internship she has worked with many organizations including Tree Frog Treks as an after school...
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A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Galena's diverse work experience includes Biological Technician for the USFS, Field Science Educator and Contract Coordinators for the Yosemite and Headlands Institute, Grant Coordinator for the Salmon River Restoration Council, and Special Projects Associate for the Yosemite Conservancy. Galena joined the Golden Gate National...
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Sue’s career in conservation began in 1991 at Point Reyes National Seashore where she worked to restore habitat in the parks wilderness area with support from the local community. In 1993, she became the first staff person for the Park Stewardship Program and has spent many years pioneering ways to...
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As a project manager at Fort Baker, Christina was responsible for running all aspects of the natural resource program including overseeing restoration and volunteer programs, designing and implementing research and monitoring programs, fundraising, and providing expertise and support on compliance issues. In her current position with the Park Stewardship program,...
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Stephanie manages partnerships and designs programs for the Institute’s initiatives, which leverage a diverse cross-sector network to incubate pilot projects and establish best practices in park-based innovations. Her primary areas of focus are Healthy Parks Healthy People and Park Prescriptions. Stephanie’s unconventional background in the nonprofit sector spans environment, event...
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John Skibbe has more than three decades of professional experience in landscape architecture and urban design and over two decades of senior management experience in those professions. Since joining the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in 1997, he has led strategic planning initiatives; prepared Federal environmental compliance documents; prepared land...
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As Program Manager, Monica oversees and supports Park Stewardship’s three regional teams, each of which engage thousands of students and volunteers in meaningful and productive work. Monica also coordinates a summer internship program for local youth that provides young people with job experiences and opportunities for in-depth participation in the...
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Meghan joined the Park Stewardship program as an education intern in the fall of 2006. She now manages both the Fort Funston Nursery and the Oceana Nursery. Meghan is delighted be in a position that allows her to couple her knowledge of wildlife biology, botany, and ecology with education and...
