Team

Hannah Royal

November 15, 2021

What is your role at TLC? As the Stewardship Manager, my primary role is managing and monitoring the conservation easements that TLC holds all over the Triangle Region. I get to spend a lot of time outdoors exploring the natural areas of NC.  I also assist in other Stewardship projects. Favorite TLC Preserve? Brumley! Hannah joined […]

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Kierra Hyman

November 15, 2021

What is your role at TLC? I serve as the Good Ground Manager for the Good Ground Initiative, TLC’s program aimed at using conservation to both slow the rapid loss of farm and forest lands to development and create equitable pathways to landownership. Favorite TLC Preserve? My favorite preserve is White Pines because I enjoy the challenge […]

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Nick Adams

August 27, 2021

What is your role at TLC? I oversee the management of TLC’s owned properties in Orange, Durham, Chatham, and Lee Counties, i.e., our western region. The focus of my work includes invasive species management, restoration, prescribed fire management, trail maintenance, and a variety of issues that may arise. Favorite TLC Preserve? Horton Grove and White Pines are […]

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Patrick Boleman

August 27, 2021

What is your role at TLC? As Land Stewardship Manager East I oversee management of TLC’s owned properties and preserves in Wake and Johnston Counties. Working the the Land Steward Associate East and Williamson Farm Coordinator, our work spans a diversity of activities such as trail management, habitat improvement projects, and promoting local regenerative agriculture. Favorite […]

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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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