Meet Our Board
Bear-Paw has a volunteer, hard working board. They set policy as well as complete the work of the organization. We try to have representatives from each of our member towns. Several of our Board members also serve on local Conservation Commissions or work other organizations involved in natural resource protection. The Board meets once a month and we have three primary committees that also meet on a monthly basis; the Land Protection and Stewardship Committee, the Outreach and Education Committee, and the Membership Development Committee. If you are interested in serving on the Board or on a committee, contact the office or one of our Board members!
Bear-Paw is staffed by an Executive Director, a Land Protection and Stewardship Specialists, and a part-time Administrative Assistant. Volunteers also work in the office or in the field.
Bear-Paw is staffed by an Executive Director, a Land Protection and Stewardship Specialists, and a part-time Administrative Assistant. Volunteers also work in the office or in the field.
Our Staff
Katrina Amaral, Executive Director
Katrina has a unique combination of wildlife conservation and land protection skills and has spent her career working with the wildlife and landscapes of New England. She has previously worked for Bear-Paw as the Land Protection Specialist and for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a shorebird technician focused on endangered species management. She also has experience with the local forest products industry. Katrina holds a BS degree in zoology and a Masters in wildlife biology.
Katrina’s background in wildlife protection has allowed her to develop a holistic vision of conservation that encompasses Bear-Paw’s mission to protect a network of land to preserve wildlife, water and natural resources. “People are key to successful conservation however you approach it, whether you’re working to preserve an individual species, unfragmented scenic land, or a family farm. With the support of neighbors and others who care about the land and all it offers, we can reach our goal of conserving land for people and wildlife.”
PAST BOARD MEMBERS
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Phil Auger, Strafford
Erick Berglund, Deerfield Shane Carter, Deerfield Lisa Clark, Candia Peter Cleaves, Raymond Chris Closs, Candia Cody Cramer, Raymond Owen David, Pittsfield Lucy Edwards, Northwood Barbara Haglind, Candia Jim Kerivan, Strafford Debra Kimball, Nottingham Betsy Kruse, Candia Judi Lindsey, Candia |
Amanda Mandella, Gilmanton
Frederick McGarry, Deerfield Frank Mitchell, Deerfield Richard Moore, Deerfield Eric Orff, Epsom Al Pratt, Strafford Elliot Sampson, Epsom Marilyn Semple, Raymond Ellen Snyder, Newmarket Mary Tebo, Northwood Mark West, Nottingham Becky Whitmeyer, Deerfield Wini Young, Northwood |