Team

Sarah Gueli

June 27, 2025

What is your role at TLC? As the Annual Fund Manager, I work within the Philanthropy team to help inspire community engagement and support. I am responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive annual giving program, including overseeing our monthly donor program, TLC Stewards. Favorite TLC preserve? I really like Williamson Preserve because I love […]

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Florencia Loncan

May 19, 2025

What is your role at TLC? I am the lead of TLC’s outgoing digital communications, including, our social media, monthly newsletters, and blog posts. In my positions, I create content that engages diverse audiences throughout our region, while supporting TLC’s overall communications goals and projects.  As a proud double Tar Heel, Florencia received her bachelor’s […]

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Olivia Bowler

April 7, 2025

What is your role at TLC? As Director of Communications, my job is to communicate TLC’s vision, telling stories that foster supporter engagement, increase funding, and help people understand the importance of conservation in creating a stronger Triangle community. Favorite TLC preserve? Still visiting them all! Olivia joined TLC in April 2025 with nearly a decade of […]

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Lily Hutchens

April 1, 2025

What is my role at TLC? As the Conservation Planner, I manage TLC’s spatial data, support the development of conservation plans and initiatives using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and work with communities across the Triangle to incorporate local perspectives into TLC’s planning process. Favorite TLC preserve? Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve is my current favorite, though I […]

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Emma Childs

March 20, 2025

What is my role at TLC? As the Working Lands Manager, I will be supporting farmers and landowners in crafting conservation solutions that both protect their ecosystems and allow for thoughtful agricultural and forestry projects. With a focus in Chatham County, I’m looking forward to supporting more habitat connectivity, a resilient rural economy, just food systems, […]

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Chris Leonard

March 6, 2025

What is my role at TLC? As a Stewardship Associate at Triangle Land Conservancy, I assist in monitoring and enforcing conservation easements, ensuring compliance and land integrity. I also support the Stewardship team with on-the-ground conservation efforts, including habitat restoration and land management activities. Favorite TLC preserve? As a new employee, I do not have a […]

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Amber Crispell

January 6, 2025

What is your role at TLC? As the Administrative Associate, Amber supports the Executive Director, Director of Finance, Advancement, and the leadership team. To assist TLC in their mission and everyday tasks, Amber manages mail, facilities, phones, insurance claims, and other projects thrown her way. Favorite TLC preserve? Amber absolutely loves Justice Loop at Horton Grove. She […]

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Callie Hart

May 2, 2024

What is my role at TLC? In my role as Bookkeeping Associate, I support the finance department by managing our accounts payable, cash disbursements, payroll, and various other day-to-day accounting duties. Favorite TLC preserve? My favorite TLC nature preserve is Johnston Mill. It has a special place in my heart because it was the place that […]

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Amaya Horner

April 25, 2024

What is your role at TLC? As Volunteer and Outreach Associate, I coordinate volunteer programs and represent TLC at various outreach events within the community. Favorite TLC preserve? White Pines – the Rocky and Deep Rivers are so beautiful! Amaya joined TLC in April 2024. She grew up in Durham, NC and graduated from NC State […]

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Jacob Ahlum Hanson

March 27, 2024

What is your role at TLC? As Human Resources Manager, I am responsible for TLC’s talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, staff engagement, and employee relations. Favorite TLC preserve? Horton Grove was the first TLC preserve that I visited and is still my favorite. The hiking trails are beautiful and I find visiting the land that […]

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