WHO WE ARE: BOARD & STAFF
BOARD
Kevin Smith
Patty Goodwin
Grace Murphy
Duncan Schmitt
Steve Coltrara
Jim Bogner
Michael DeWan
Tom Howard
Lou Klepner
Nels Leader
Jonathan Retseck
Hank Starr
Gay Leonhardt
Jeffery P. Siegel
STAFF
Andy Mossey
Melissa Peterson
Andy Mossey, Executive Director
andy@woodstocklandconservancy.org
Skiing, cycling, backpacking, climbing, and wandering in the woods are the activities that brought Andy outside. Once there, he unlocked a deep passion for speaking up for public lands without a voice. Since the beginning of his career, Andy has worked with non-profit organizations and land management agencies to ensure that public access to lands across the United States is protected, and sensitive ecosystems are preserved. Andy comes to Woodstock Land Conservancy after working for the Catskill Center and before that, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Andy holds a B.S. in Expeditionary Studies from SUNY Plattsburgh. When Andy is not in Woodstock, he can be found exploring a new section of trail or remote corner of the world.
Melissa Peterson, Land Acquisition & Stewardship Manager
melissa@woodstocklandconservancy.org
Melissa is passionate about environmental conservation and protecting open space and has experience working on ecologically and sustainably focused projects which strive to support people and nature. Melissa was raised in Oregon, taught science as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, worked in community reforestation for the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti, and later settled in New York to raise her family. She most recently worked for the Orange County Audubon Society and has also assisted the Orange County Land Trust. Melissa is an avid plant enthusiast, bird watcher, and naturalist. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Linfield College and a Master’s degree in Environmental Conservation Education from New York University. She is also a Master Gardener and holds a Permaculture Design Certificate.