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 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 Shon
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COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER
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 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
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 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 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 … READ MORE