Emely Ricci
Emely joined CLCC in August 2022 as a Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow. Before coming to CLCC, Emely was a Communication and Narrative Intern at CT Trail Finder, a trail database…
Read MoreVanessa Giannasi
Vanessa joined the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) in 2022 as its first Development Director. Vanessa has encouraged philanthropy in Connecticut for over twenty years; eleven in the Development office…
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Charlotte Paterson
Penny Lefland
Aaron Lefland
Aaron Lefland joined the Connecticut Land Conservation Council in May of 2022 as the organization’s first Deputy Director. In this role, he supports CLCC in delivering technical assistance to build…
Read MoreSylvie Boucher
Sylvie joined the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) in August 2021 as the organization’s Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow focusing her work on CLCC’s land conservation policy, advocacy, and community outreach…
Read MoreYaw Owusu Darko
Yaw joined CLCC in August 2020 as the organization’s second Sandy Breslin Conservation Fellow. Nearing the end of his one year fellowship, he was promoted to CLCC’s first Project Specialist.…
Read MoreCristina Hayden
Cristina re-joined CLCC in January 2019 after taking time off in the previous year after the birth of her daughter Maya. She started at CLCC in 2014 working with Amy…
Read MoreAmy Blaymore Paterson
Amy joined the Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) in 2010 as its first Executive Director. Amy serves as the co-chair of the State of Connecticut Natural Heritage, Open Space and…
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