Mara Strauss

March 13, 2026

As Education Programs Associate, Mara supports Heritage Conservancy’s mission by creating and delivering engaging environmental education experiences for all ages. She coordinates community tabling events, public programs and outreach that…

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Devon Funt

February 17, 2026

As the Conservation Easement Steward, Devon carries out the annual monitoring of easements, while maintaining landowner relationships and easement enforcement. She is a graduate of Unity College with a degree…

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Gary Smarsh

February 17, 2026

Gary works part-time as a facilities assistant at Heritage Conservancy’s Aldie Mansion. He retired after 30 years as a geologist with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and previously…

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Beth Clark

Beth Clark

December 23, 2025

As Education Programs Associate, Beth shares her passion for the environment with school groups across Bucks County. She brings Heritage Conservancy programming to life at schools, after-school nature clubs, and…

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Part-Time Educators

Environmental Educators

December 23, 2025

Rick Anderson, Layla Ballner, Reuben Becker-Klein, Kate Brenton, Chip Bosch, Beth Craighead, Emma Craven, Andrew Cyr, Lucas Denton, Sandra Elsner, Mia Hibbs, Amanda Kline, Garland Lamb, Carol Miller, Bridget Mulcahy,…

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Doug Wood

Doug Wood

December 23, 2025

As Facilities Manager, Doug manages the building and grounds for Aldie Mansion and other sites owned by the Conservancy. This includes managing vendor maintenance contracts and developing property improvement plans,…

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Katie Toner

Katie Toner

December 23, 2025

As Easement Stewardship Manager, Katie oversees the monitoring of existing conservation easements and the promotion of best management practices on those lands. A graduate of Wesleyan University with a degree…

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Emily Landgreen

Emily Landgreen

December 23, 2025

As Digital Communications Associate, Emily supports all aspects of Heritage Conservancy’s marketing and communications efforts, from managing social media and email campaigns to designing event materials and maintaining website content….

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Diane Hillman

Diane Hillman

December 23, 2025

Diane manages and performs various accounting functions such as developing, implementing, and maintaining the accounting systems, policies, and procedures. She also compiles, analyzes and reports accounting data for management and…

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Sebastian Harris

Sebastian Harris

December 23, 2025

As Conservation Biologist, Sebastian completes baseline documentation studies for new property acquisitions and monitors existing conservation easements. He also consults on organizational conservation efforts. Sebastian is a conservationist with a…

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Joe Ganguzza

Joe Ganguzza

December 23, 2025

As Stewardship Operations Manager, Joe oversees Heritage Conservancy’s grant portfolio and assists with our conservation and land stewardship. His responsibilities include grant applications, tracking, and reporting. He also assists the…

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Heather Gaghan

Heather Gaghan

December 23, 2025

As Associate Director of Development, Heather is responsible for building relationships with new and existing donors, stewarding their passion for conservation, and helping shape their philanthropic goals. She works closely…

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