Team

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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Taylor Wolfe

December 12, 2024

What is my role at TLC? My role is to assist with education and outreach, communications, and general farm work on the lands at the Williamson Preserve. Also, I will be helping the Karen Community Farm at Oaky Grove – a local, refugee farm – with their farming and outreach efforts. Favorite TLC preserve? I haven’t […]

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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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Tanya Dianto

March 15, 2024

What is your role at TLC? Tanya serves as the Staff Accountant responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger. Tanya joined Triangle Land Conservancy in June 2023. She brings over three decades of a broad range of accounting knowledge and experience ranging from large corporations to small […]

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