New York Program Coordinator
Melissa Cascini joined the Trail Conference in March 2020 as the New York Program Coordinator. She grew up in northern New Jersey exploring the trails in Norvin Green State Forest, Ringwood State Park, and the Delaware Water Gap where she found her passion for hiking and the outdoors. After graduating from Ramapo College in 2017 with a degree in sociology, Melissa joined the Trail Conference Conservation Corps in 2019 as the Crew Leader for the Trail Steward Outreach and Education Program. She spent the entirety of the program educating hikers and assisting volunteers with trail maintenance in the Hudson Highlands and Catskill Park. These experiences, as well as the volunteers that she was able to engage with, further prompted Melissa’s passion for the environment and drove her to seek a career with the Trail Conference. When she’s not out hiking, Melissa enjoys gardening, baking, kayaking, and continuing her exploration of local trails.