A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Galena's diverse work experience includes Biological Technician for the USFS, Field Science Educator and Contract Coordinators for the Yosemite and Headlands Institute, Grant Coordinator for the Salmon River Restoration Council, and Special Projects Associate for the Yosemite Conservancy.
Galena joined the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in 2009 as the Trails Stewardship Program Manager, where she manages and coordinates with the National Park Service trail crews to lead volunteers and in trail construction and maintenance. Galena enjoys forging new relationships with volunteers and agency employees and loves that her job takes her to deep forests, city vistas, and ocean breezes.
