The Acquisition Manager works closely with the Executive Director to meet organizational land acquisition goals, namely securing acquisition project revenue and managing acquisition projects. Janet grew up on 120 acres in Beavercreek, Oregon, where she spent her childhood wandering in the woods, exploring nature, and helping on the family farm. In her Read more…
Joe Sims grew up along the Delaware River, where he developed an early appreciation for ecological and social aspects of watersheds and the wildlife that depend on them. After graduating from Temple University with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Geography, he ventured west to work with Read more…
Eden was raised in Southern California but headed north to attain her bachelor’s degree from U.C. Berkeley. Immediately after graduation she joined the U.S. Peace Corps, where she served as a community development agent in a rural village in Senegal. That experience reaffirmed her passion for social change through community-based Read more…
The Membership Engagement Manager furthers Placer Land Trust’s mission by supporting membership outreach, retention, stewardship, and recognition. Elia earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of San Diego in Environmental Studies with a minor in Sociology, combining her love of the natural world with her love of people, and her Read more…
Heather grew up in San Jose and has been a Placer County resident since 2007. She is an alumna of San Jose State University with a B.S. in Advertising and brings a unique mix of skills to her position as PLT’s first HR & Office Manager. In addition to a Read more…
Elias grew up in Bowdoin, Maine, where he spent much of his younger years outside – riding bikes, hiking, and exploring nature. He worked for Maine Coast Heritage Trust during summers in college where he discovered a love of trail construction and learned the importance of coastal protection. After graduating Read more…
Julia is a graphic artist, multi-media maker, musician, and fourth generation farmer. An Auburn native with deep agricultural roots, Julia grew up on her family’s 100-year old pear farm, the Boorinakis Harper Ranch. She holds a BA in Technocultural Studies from UC Davis, where her focus was on the intersection Read more…
Brandy is a Northern California native who grew up exploring the foothills near Oroville and Forbestown. Her love for the outdoors, inspired by early family camping, hunting, and hiking trips, has been a lifelong passion. After high school, Brandy attended UCSB on a softball scholarship before transferring to UC Davis, Read more…
The Placer Land Trust Executive Director runs our organization and manages our land protection efforts.
Cathy grew up in Placer County and is a professional scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For over 20 years she has conducted numerous research and investigation projects on the fate and transport of pesticides and their effects on wildlife. She also works pollinator issues, and the impacts Read more…