Meet Our Team

Guiding the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Trail Conference Team

At the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, our dedicated staff is at the heart of our mission to protect and enhance our region’s trails and natural spaces. Each team member brings a unique set of skills and passions, working together to drive our initiatives forward. Explore our staff bios to learn more about the people who make our work possible and how their expertise contributes to our commitment to trail preservation and community engagement.

Andrew Rosenthal-Baxter

Field Trail Builder

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Arden Blumenthal

Conservation Dogs Program Coordinator

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Ben Sugar

Senior Trail Builder

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Brent Boscarino

Director of Land Stewardship

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Cynthia Germana

Finance & Operations Associate 

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Don Weise

Director of Donor Advising

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Alexis Osborn

Advancement & Store Associate

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Hank Osborn

Board of Programs

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Jacqueline Hanley

Grant & Contract Manager 

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Matthew Thompson

Communications Specialist
and Content Strategist

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Patrick Erb

New Jersey Program Coordinator

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Jennifer Zack

Charitable Gifts and Events Manager 

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Jeremy Apgar

Cartographer

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Jim Bixler

Web & Salesforce Manager

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Lettie (The Trickster) 

Conservation Dog

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Josh Howard

Executive Director

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Kathleen Bezik

Operations & Human Resource Specialist 

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Katie Kourakos

Volunteer Engagement Manager

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Krysti Sabins

Stewardship Communications Coordinator 

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Lady

Conservation Dog 

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Melissa Cascini

Senior New York Program Coordinator

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Mary Perro

Chief Financial Officer 

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Mike Morris

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 

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Myra Romano

Trail Steward Program Coordinator 

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Pat Gallagher

Director of Development 

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Nancy Krause

Conservation Corps Program Coordinator

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Victoria “Tori” Finn  

Conservation Corps Manager 

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Paula Sandusky

Finance & Operations Senior Associate

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Peter Dolan

Trail Program Manager

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Ptero

Conservation Dog

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Peat

Conservation Dog

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Ryan Goolic McClean

Ecological Stewardship Program Manager

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Sarah Jackson

Conservation Dogs Program Associate

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Zachary Cole

Long-Distance Trails Program Coordinator

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Tony Vindeed

Building & Grounds Maintenance Associate

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