Team

Brenna Thompson

January 11, 2021

What is your role at TLC?: As the Senior Land Protection Manager (East), I work with landowners in Wake and Johnston counties who are interested in exploring conservation options for their properties. Favorite TLC Preserve: My favorite TLC nature preserve is the Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. This was the first TLC property I ever visited, […]

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Leigh Ann Hammerbacher

November 18, 2020

What is your role at TLC? I serve as our Director of Land Protection & Stewardship (East). I primarily focus my work on land protection and conservation management planning in Wake and Johnston counties, but also help support other projects throughout the Triangle. I began my work as our conservation planner and really enjoy supporting partnerships […]

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Kayla Ebert

November 18, 2020

What is your role at TLC?: As the Education and Outreach Manager, I manage all of our environmental education programming. Along with other tasks, I also engage in outreach through organizing volunteer groups and projects for our 8 public preserves.   Favorite TLC Preserve: Horton Grove is my favorite preserve. Its history and ecological significance means it […]

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Sandy Sweitzer

November 18, 2020

What is your role at TLC? As Executive Director, I know a little about what everyone on staff is doing and all the work of the organization. However, I don’t know everything in quite the detail I’d like since there is so much good work being done. I have especially enjoyed learning more about TLC’s conservation […]

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Director of Development

Christine Wilson

January 15, 2016

What is your role at TLC? As Director of Advancement, I am responsible for accelerating land conservation by inspiring community engagement and philanthropy. I ensure oversight, planning, execution and growth of TLC’s Annual Fund, foundation and corporate grants, sponsorship, and planned gifts; communications and marketing; and volunteer and community engagement programs in collaboration with our […]

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Casey Therrien

January 14, 2016

What is your role at TLC?: As the Associate Director of Philanthropy, I lead the philanthropy team responsible for developing, implementing, and growing TLC’s fundraising programs through individual, foundation, and corporate giving. Favorite TLC Preserve?: It’s a tie between White Pines and Johnston Mill Nature Preserves. Deep Bluff trail during the winter is one of my […]

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Ayanna Smith

January 12, 2016

What is your role at TLC?: I am responsible for the finance, accounting, human resources, and technology functions of the organization. On a granular level, this means managing banking and investments, budgeting, financial reporting, audit and tax preparation, and employee relations, to name a few. I am a hands-on participative leader partnering with the management team […]

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Margaret Sands

January 11, 2016

What is your role at TLC? As the Associate Director of Land Protection (West), I meet with landowners interested in conservation options for their properties and explore funding opportunities to save more land for tomorrow. I cover Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Lee Counties’ projects and help manage the Good Ground Initiative.  Favorite TLC Preserve? Brumley Nature Preserve! […]

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Matt Rutledge

January 11, 2016

What is your role at TLC? I work with our Senior Land Manager and Stewardship Associates on the management of TLC’s nature preserves and to ensure all easements are monitored annually. I also work to secure funding through grants for major stewardship activities, including trail building and habitat restoration. Favorite TLC Preserve: Horton Grove Nature Preserve. […]

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Bo Howes

January 9, 2016

What is your role at TLC? In addition to overseeing the Conservation and Stewardship programs, I get to meet landowners and explore ways in which they can conserve the land they love. Favorite TLC Preserve: Johnston Mill Nature Preserve for its birds and proximity. The preserve is less than 5 miles from my house and contains […]

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