Stephanie manages partnerships and designs programs for the Institute’s initiatives, which leverage a diverse cross-sector network to incubate pilot projects and establish best practices in park-based innovations. Her primary areas of focus are Healthy Parks Healthy People and Park Prescriptions.
Elyse Wood joined the Parks Conservancy’s Crissy Field Center team in 2011. Elyse first worked as the Communications and Administrative Coordinator where she managed the database for program participants, kept the website updated with stories of youth interacting with their national park and kept the office running smoothly.
John Skibbe has more than three decades of professional experience in landscape architecture and urban design and over two decades of senior management experience in those professions.
As Program Manager, Monica oversees and supports Park Stewardship’s three regional teams, each of which engage thousands of students and volunteers in meaningful and productive work.
Meghan joined the Park Stewardship program as an education intern in the fall of 2006. She now manages both the Fort Funston Nursery and the Oceana Nursery.
Lou Sian is a park ranger at Muir Woods National Monument, and the media specialist for the park. Her work includes interpretive signs and programs, web and social media, photography and community engagement for the Redwood Creek Restoration at Muir Beach.
Price Sheppy started out as a Biological Technician and Public Information Coordinator at Mori Point in 2007. He has participated in the construction of the frog ponds, trails, and planting efforts at Mori Point.
Jie Chen, Manager of Crissy Field Center’s I-YEL Program, was a part of the Center’s Youth Advisory Council in 2001 and designed and implemented with his peers an environmental leadership program for high school students called Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders (I-YEL).
After graduating with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, Naomi moved to San Francisco where she worked as a Propagation Intern for the Presidio Native Plant Nursery.
