Staff

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. … READ MORE

Alethe Fatherley

Operations & Development Manager

alethe@gathernewhaven.org

Alethe Fatherley comes to Gather New Haven with a diverse perspective. Her early childhood in the rural hills of Jamaica endeared a connection to nature and the environment.  READ MORE

Francis Shonk

COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER

francis@gathernewhaven.org

Francis brings a combination of experiences to the Community Gardens Manager position. … READ MORE

Peter Zapata, M.P.H.

FARM-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAM MANAGER

peter@gathernewhaven.org

Peter Zapata is a Colombian-American Connecticut resident. Peter received his B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the UConn and a M.P.H. with a focus on Health Promotion from Southern Connecticut State University. …READ MORE

Línda Perla-Giron

FARM-BASED WELLNESS ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

linda@gathernewhaven.org

Línda Perla-Giron (they/them) is a Salvadoran-American artist who grew up in rural South Carolina farming alongside their father. …READ MORE

Jonathon Savage

FARM MANAGER

jonathon@gathernewhaven.org

Jonathon Savage grew up in the Newhallville neighborhood of New Haven. He currently manages all growing activities on Gather New Haven’s farms. …READ MORE

Karen Nelson

Director of Environmental Education and Engagement

karen@gathernewhaven.org

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@gathernewhaven.org

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 … READ MORE

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