Staff
EXECUTIVE
Lisa Alexander, Executive Director
Alison Pearce, Deputy Director for Programs
Amy Ritsko-Warren, Deputy Director for Administration
CONSERVATION
Eliza Cava, Director of Conservation
Gregg Trilling, Conservation Outreach Manager
Renee Grebe, Northern Virginia Conservation Advocate
Denisse Guitarra, Maryland Conservation Advocate
Jamoni Overby, DC Conservation Advocate
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Stephanie Mason, Senior Naturalist
Jeff Chandler, GreenKids Director
Rose Brusaferro, Acting Preschool Director
Denis Perez, Director of Youth Programs
Amelia McLaughlin, Preschool Acorns Teacher
Julie Walkup, Preschool Oaks Teacher
Melanie Oppenheimer, Preschool Oaks Teacher
Andrea McDougall, Preschool Saplings Teacher
Debbie Borkowski, Preschool Assistant
Brooke Derrenberger, Preschool Assistant
Brenna Houck, Youth Programs Naturalist
Gina Ghertner, Lead GreenKids Educator
Lee Anne Graeub, GreenKids Naturalist
Caroline Dinh, P.O.W.E.R. Program Coordinator
PROPERTY
Bjorn Busk, Property Manager
Ami Smerling, Assistant Property Manager
RENTALS
Beatriz Engel, Director of Rental Events, Woodend
SHOP
Matt Mathias, Buyer and Manager
Rebecca Henson, Naturalist Shop Specialist
Monica Botto, Shop Assistant
WOODEND RESTORATION
Bradley Simpson, Restoration Manager
Alice Sturm, Garden Programs Manager
Laura Dennison, Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member
DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP
Corinna Fisk, Director of Development
Lin Orrin, Grant Writer
Loree Trilling, Database Manager
Erin Mosley, Manager of Membership and Annual Giving
FINANCE
Sherrice Ajebon, Comptroller
Michelle Gregonis, Senior Accountant
NEWS
Vince Robinson, Marketing and Communications Director
Ben Israel, Staff Videographer/Photographer
Lisa Goodnight, Audience Engagement Manager
Kristin Cook, Database and Email Assistant
GENERAL INFORMATION & RECEPTION
Pam Oves, Woodend Sanctuary Office Manager
Katrina Busk, Administrative Assistant
VOLUNTEERS
Peihan Orestes, Volunteer Coordinator
PHONE EXTENSIONS
Woodend (Chevy Chase, MD) Headquarters: 301-652-9188
Rentals, x38
Membership, Donations, x35
Development, x31
Conservation, x22
Naturalist Quarterly and Advertising, x23
Receptionist, General Information, x10
Activities & Education, x16
Summer Camp, Afterschool Clubs, x15
Birthday Parties, x44
Nature Preschool, x32
Volunteers, x20
Naturalist Shop, 301-652-3606