Four Dynamic Leaders Join Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees to Champion People and Parks
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
New Trustees bring fresh energy and deep community insight to help strengthen welcome, belonging, and climate resilience across the Golden Gate national parks.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is thrilled to welcome Vijay Mohan, Jeremy Liegl, Amy Banse, and Tyson Winarski to its Board of Trustees. Together, they bring experience spanning global investment, technology, corporate leadership, and community‑centered civic engagement. Their leadership will support the Parks Conservancy’s work to expand welcome and belonging in the parks, strengthen climate resilience through community action, and uplift these national park sites as vital public resources for everyone.
"Vijay, Tyson, Jeremy, and Amy each bring a powerful combination of expertise, curiosity, and love for parks," said Christine Lehnertz, President and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. "Their experience leading organizations, mentoring the next generation, and championing public lands will help us connect more people to these parklands and care for them in ways that reflect the communities we serve."
Vijay Mohan is a Co‑Founder of Sixth Street and a longtime San Francisco community leader whose work in impact‑driven investment and youth development reflects his belief in the power of parks to inspire families and strengthen local communities. Jeremy Liegl is a retired legal executive and civic leader with broad experience advising companies of all sizes and a strong commitment to education, inclusion, and connecting families to nature through San Francisco’s parklands. Amy Banse is a seasoned executive and board director with decades of leadership in corporate innovation and a longstanding connection to youth development, community engagement, and parks through the Parks Conservancy Leaders Circle and her support for women’s sports. Tyson Winarski is a professor, patent attorney, technologist, and inventor with more than 52 patents who brings deep experience in innovation, sustainability, and national park stewardship through his service with the Western National Parks Association and Grand Canyon Conservancy.
For more than four decades, the Parks Conservancy has helped people build deeper connections to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area through community partnerships, hands‑on stewardship, youth programs, and experiences that inspire belonging. Looking ahead, the organization is expanding opportunities for people to engage with these parklands, supporting climate‑ready care, and strengthening the role of parks as essential public spaces where communities can learn, heal, and thrive.
“These new trustees join the Board at a meaningful moment for the Parks Conservancy," said Eric Alt, Chair of the Board of Trustees. "Their vision and experience will help guide the future of these parks and strengthen our connection with communities across the region. We are grateful for their commitment and excited for the momentum they bring."
About the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy:
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The GGNRA spans more than 82,000 acres, including iconic park sites like Muir Woods, Ocean Beach, and Alcatraz Island. The Parks Conservancy works to preserve these parks, enhance visitor experiences, and foster a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. Learn more at parksconservancy.org.