Staff
Senior Leadership
Heather Thorne
Executive Director
Michelle Estrella
Vice President of People, Finance & Operations
Erik Murdock, PhD
Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs
Holly Smolenski
Vice President of Marketing & Philanthropy
Our amazing Staff
Maggie Allen
Director of Philanthropy
Chris Antrum
Philanthropy Coordinator
James Boardman
Indian Creek Trail Steward
Matt Coghill
Indian Creek Climber Steward
Kristina Cowell
Data Systems & Tech Analyst
Daniel Dunn
Southeast Regional Manager
Kate Emerson
Indian Creek Trail Steward
Garrett Garner-Wells
Brand Marketing & Communications Director
Katie Goodwin
Policy Analyst & California Regional Director
Andrea Hassler
Stewardship Manager
Chris Karounos
Red River Gorge Climber Steward
Jason Keith
Senior Policy Advisor
Kyle Leihsing
Conservation Team Technical Supervisor
Jeff Luton
Conservation Team: Special Projects Crew Member
Aaron Mike
Native Lands Regional Coordinator
Emily Nelson
Membership Coordinator
Erynn O’Brien
Conservation Team: Special Projects Crew Member
Dustin O’Reilly
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Loryn Posladek
Conservation Team Field Coordinator
Kira Ratcliffe
Indian Creek Climber Steward
Greta Staggs
Red River Gorge Climber Steward
Brian Tickle
National Acquisitions & Texas Regional Director
Jose Rodriguez
Finance & Business Operations Manager
Jenna Winkler
National Affiliate Director
Chris Archer
General Counsel