An attorney by training, Whitney has spent her career working at the intersection of conservation, public service, and nonprofit leadership.  She is especially passionate about making nature welcoming and accessible to all, fostering strong local partnerships, and ensuring that the organization's conservation work reflects the needs and values of our community. 

With more than thirty years of experience in all aspects of endangered species biology, conservation management, and ecological restoration, Twan recognizes that successful conservation depends on strong public awareness and support. He is also deeply engaged in outreach and education efforts that highlight the region’s exceptional natural assets and promote responsible environmental stewardship.

Justina has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Certificate in Literary Editing and Publishing. After completing an internship at a grant writing agency, she launched her career in non-profit fundraising and development. She has held a variety of leadership roles in environmental, human services, and social justice originations

Carol has been partnering with various communities to employ environmentally beneficial landscaping practices using native plant species for over 25 years. She continues to amplify the importance of native plants and waterwise landscaping through our Yard Smarts consultation program. Carol creates interpretive information and leads programs that shares info on how to improve the health of our regions lands, waters, and communities.

Bethany oversees and maintains our nature preserves, making sure our trails are safe for the community to explore. She manages all of our volunteers, including preserve stewards and trail adopters. Bethany also coordinates hunting access across our preserves to promote healthier ecosystems in our region.

Daniel's work on invasive species management, natural resource protection, environmental research, and community outreach, places an emphasis on sustaining healthy ecosystems and preparing landscapes to withstand long-term environmental challenges. Daniel's personal connection to the local landscapes inspires his dedication to conserving the natural areas that defines the region’s character and protect its waters.

With a background in fine art and a passion for wildlife, Kim combines her interests through her work at Everwild. With over a decade of design experience in the non-profit sector, she strives to authentically share our mission with the public. Her goal is to engage and inspire, making the principles of conservation accessible to all.

Claire has been working as an independent corporate sustainability consultant since returning to Western New York in 2023. As her career has evolved, Claire has acquired a diverse skillset from her experiences in the private and non-profit sectors.Having served as a member of the board of directors at Everwild Land Trust in 2025, she excitedly transitioned to the staff team in 2026.