STAFF & BOARD
We‘re Growing Our Team!
Brittany Schweiger has joined the team as the Conservation Project Coordinator! Brittany graduated from New Mexico State University with a Master‘s degree in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Ecology. She also received her Bachelor‘s degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Lake Forest College in northern IL. Brittany will be working with communities, landowners, and volunteers on conservation projects, including planning, stewardship, urban forestry, and monitoring. We’re so excited to have her on our team. “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Dr. Jane Goodall
Denisha Martin has joined the team as the Communications Manager! Denisha‘s Bachelor‘s degree is from Christopher Newport University in southeastern VA, where she majored in Business & Nonprofit Management. She is an MBA candidate and received a Social Media Marketing Specialization certification from Northwestern. Denisha will engage with our communities, landowners, members, donors, and volunteers through external communications, including digital/print communication, social media marketing, and brand management. We’re so excited to have her on our team. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu
Eric Wright has joined the team as the Land Conservation Program Manager! Through multiple positions with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local not-for-profit organizations, Eric has gained a wealth of experience with invasive species management, habitat project planting, native plant landscaping, and prescribed fire. Eric’s passion is conserving, preserving, and managing natural resources. Eric will oversee land stewardship, restoration, and acquisition projects. We’re so excited to have him on our team. “We live within nature, not outside of it.”
32 MEANDERINGS SPRING 2022
