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, and a Stewardship Coordinator.
We also have a dedicated team of volunteers who help us complete our mission through work both in the office and in the field.
Bear-Paw is staffed by an Executive Director, and a Stewardship Coordinator.
We also have a dedicated team of volunteers who help us complete our mission through work both in the office and in the field.
Our Staff
Katrina Amaral - Executive Director
Katrina has spent her career working with the wildlife and landscapes of New England. From coastal saltmarsh ecosystems to the local timber industry, Katrina has experience with the diversity of habitats throughout New Hampshire. She has worked at the individual species level, protecting the nests of endangered birds, as well as at the regional level investigating the movement of wildlife across the landscape. Katrina holds a BS degree in Zoology and a Masters in Wildlife Biology.
Katrina’s background in wildlife conservation has allowed her to develop a holistic vision of land management that encompasses Bear-Paw’s mission to protect a network of open space. “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.”
She spends her free time fixing up her house and farming.
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Rue Teel - Stewardship Coordinator Rue grew up in rural Maine and New Hampshire. After serving as a linguist in the Marines and living in Idaho for a few years, she realized that she’d rather be working in the woods of New England. She received a degree in Wildlife & Conservation Biology from UNH and has experience with volunteer management and property stewardship. Rue’s goals are to become a licensed forester and to work as a conservation land manager. According to Rue, she has 'the world’s most affectionate cat and least affectionate dog' (Her dog, Tilda, is our unofficial office mascot and accompanies Rue on many of her field visits). When not at work, Rue enjoys craft beer, practicing jiu-jitsu, and planning vacations to visit cool trees. |
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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 |