After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Zoology, Ally joined the park system in 2008 as an intern with the San Francisco Park Stewardship program.  She now works in the Projects Department supporting the various needs of the Community Engagement team, as well as with the

Alex Grant was an Editorial Content Specialist for the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's Marketing and Communications Team.

Michael has worked in the Golden Gate National Parks for over 15 years and is currently part of the National Park Service natural resources team. He collaborates with the Parks Conservancy and Presidio Trust on the protection and restoration of natural resources in the Presidio through volunteer-based activities.

Michael Hsu joined the Parks Conservancy Communications team in 2007 with a professional background in newspapers and magazines. As the former editor of the Conservancy’s newsletter, Park E-ventures e-newsletter, and award-winning annual reports, Mike enjoyed sharing the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and ongoing story of community generosity and vision that

Mike Hsu is the former Director of Editorial Content & Strategy.

As the former Communications and Administrative Coordinator, Paz enjoyed sharing the impressive and impactful work of the youth leadership community, influential staff, and generations of young future leaders.

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.

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.

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.