Executive Team
The leaders of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy bring decades of experience, innovation, and accomplishment to serve these parks and our communities. Alongside their passionate and dedicated staff, they are united in their vision and commitment to care for the Bay Area’s national parks and ensure the benefits are accessible to all.
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Chris Lehnertz is President & CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. She brings extensive experience managing some of America’s most iconic national parks and a passion for making parks relevant and accessible to all communities.
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Katherine Toy is Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. She works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to align the full Parks Conservancy team around the strategic direction and organizational priorities.
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Sharon Farrell is Executive Vice President of Projects, Stewardship & Science. Sharon and her team lead the organization's project design and delivery, conservation initiatives, community science, restoration, and stewardship programs.
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J. Mark Jenkins has more than 20 years of professional experience as a nonprofit financial specialist and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Parks Conservancy.
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Janet Klein is Vice President of Community Connections for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. She supports four teams—Volunteer and Intern Services, Community Stewardship and Engagement, Conservation and Community Science, and Youth Programs—in creating opportunities for public participation in the exploration and care of our parks.
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Angela Leung is Vice President of Marketing and Communications, responsible for developing and executing the Conservancy’s strategic communications efforts.
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Robert Lieber directs the Interpretive Sales program for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, which is responsible for the exhibits and merchandise in visitor centers and stores throughout the parks, as well as their design, staffing, operation.
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Claire Mooney, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP, is the Vice President of Park Places & Innovation with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Claire provides leadership to the Conservancy's Park Projects & Design, Park Nurseries, and Innovation & Impact teams.
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Kerry O’Donnell is Vice President of People and Culture for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Together with the People and Culture team, she oversees the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Human Resources; Employee Safety; Employee Communications and Engagement; and Learning and Development.
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Nicholette Phelps, Vice President of Visitor Programs and Services, has been working in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1975, when she began her career as an interpretive ranger at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
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Joy Shigaki is the Vice President of Development. She oversees all aspects of the Conservancy's philanthropic efforts.
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Greg Moore is currently serving as CEO Emeritus to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
