Leigh Youngblood
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
leigh@gathernewhaven.org | (413) 262-7850
Leigh Youngblood brings to Gather New Haven her 24+ years of experience growing the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust of Athol, MA. During her tenure the staff grew from 2 to 10 with a corresponding increase in programming and land conservation. Mount Grace received an Excellence Award by the National Land Trust Alliance in 2022. Read More
Eliza Caldwell
COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER
Eliza brings a passion for gardening, a high level of organization, fluency in Spanish, and a level of creativity, flexibility, and dedication needed to do this challenging job. She comes to us from …READ MORE
Peter Zapata
FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER
Peter Zapata is a lifelong Connecticut resident. He has traveled abroad to 9 different countries, from Colombia to Malaysia, for work and leisure. He has also worked as a farm apprentice on a small organic farm at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as part of his WWOOF experience. …READ MORE
Jonathon Savage
FARM MANAGER
Jonathon Savage grew up in the Newhallville neighborhood of New Haven . …READ MORE
Karen Nelson
Director of Environmental Education and Engagement
Karen brings decades of experience and skill leading youth programs and summer camp programs. As the Director of Environmental Education & Engagement (D3E) Karen’s primary responsibility is to plan, implement, manage and coordinate all environmental education-focused programs occurring in Gather New Haven’s nature preserves…READ MORE
Christian Vick
Community Entrepreneurship Manager
Christian Vick is originally from the Northern Virginia area. A graduate of Quinnipiac University, Christian Vick is a former administrator at the James Vick Foundation, a former college and professional athlete, and brings prolific entrepreneurial
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