Dan Carmody

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Currently serving as the Preserve Steward for the Aspetuck Land Trust Poindexter Nature Preserve, Dan plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and enhancing the ecological integrity of this natural gem.…

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Tobias Glaza

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As the Director of Stewardship at Avalonia Land Conservancy, Tobias works closely with the Board of Directors, Stewardship Committee, staff, and volunteers in the management of the Conservancy’s more than…

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Rahiem V. Eleazer

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A proud member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN), Rahiem Eleazer has worked in the environmental sector for five years, and currently serves as the Environmental Liaison for the…

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Bram Gunther

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Bram is the VP of Science and Strategy for Plan it Wild. In this capacity, he oversees development and science programs and initiatives. He was the chief of forestry, horticulture,…

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Carissa Decelles

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Carissa Decelles is Miranda Creative’s lead Art Director and Brand Developer. She is the creative mind behind several widely known brands including CT Paid Leave, Parkville Market, and Connecticut Art…

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Ashley Wilkins

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Ashley Wilkins is a four-year senior at the Marvelwood School and has been a Kent Land Trust (KLT) intern for four years. She has worked with Ms. Doss during the…

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Irine Dumitrascu

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Irine Dumitrascu is a junior at the Marvelwood School and began working as an intern for the Kent Land Trust last year, and is passionate about working with birds. During…

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Cat Wang

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Cat Wang joined Connecticut Farmland Trust (CFT) in September of 2023 as the Conservation Associate. Since then, she has helped with the stewardship of CFT’s 88 farmland easements, and also…

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Justin Giffee

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Justin Giffee is a Junior Policy Analyst at Throwe Environmental and has contributed to several projects involving research and analysis on climate resilience and financing, along with developing case studies.…

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Alan Ponanski

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Alan N. Ponanski chairs the Rules Committee of the Connecticut River Gateway Commission. During a 30-year career as a Connecticut assistant attorney general, he served as chief litigator/counsel for the…

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Rebecca Dahl

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Rebecca Dahl is a Planning Analyst in the Office of Responsible Growth within Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM). In this role, she works collaboratively to develop and implement…

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