Gay Mills
Executive Director

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Gay has been involved with Genesee Land Trust since 1990 first as a volunteer, then board member, and as Executive Director starting in 1998. She welcomes any questions you might have about the work of Genesee Land Trust or protecting your land.

Favorite outdoor activity: Getting out on the land and exploring

Fun fact: Just loves whales since she heard the humpback whale song recordings in college.

Lorna Wright
Deputy Executive Director

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Lorna oversees Genesee Land Trust’s conservation programs including new acquisition projects, farmland protection, and programs in the city. Contact Lorna if you are interested in learning about protecting your land.

Favorite outdoor activity: Hiking

Fun fact: Plays ultimate Frisbee year round, even in the snow!

Kevin Farrell
Land Stewardship Director

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Kevin oversees Genesee Land Trust’s conservation lands and stewardship programs. He is responsible for our nature preserves, conservation easement monitoring, habitat restoration projects, and coordinates the volunteer Trail Keepers program.

Favorite outdoor activity: Camping

Fun fact: Working tirelessly to try every cup of coffee in Rochester.

Lindsay Recktenwald
Outreach and Membership Manager

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Lindsay oversees Genesee Land Trust’s communications and marketing efforts to educate others on the importance of conservation and to share the organization’s news and events. Contact Lindsay if you have a question about social media, a print publication, the website, or an event.

Favorite outdoor activity: Biking

Fun fact: Finds baking pies and canning jams, pickles, and other treats to be especially rewarding.

Karen Arbegast
Database Manager

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Karen manages Genesee Land Trust’s database, keeping track of donations and updating membership information. Please get in touch with Karen if you need to update your contact information or have a question about your giving.

Favorite outdoor activity: Going on nature hikes with her family

Fun fact: She knows how to play five different musical instruments.

Will Macaluso
Stewardship Assistant

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Will maintains Genesee Land Trust's nature preserves and assists with stewardship volunteer programs. He is responsible for helping maintain and enhance public access and experiences along with plant and wildlife habitats at our preserves.

Favorite outdoor activity: Mountain biking

Fun fact: He enjoys gardening and his wish list of native plants for his garden is constantly growing.

Regina Geames
Community Programs Coordinator

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Regina coordinates Genesee Land Trust’s community activities and stewardship in the El Camino neighborhood. She also leads the Landscaper Apprentice Program and looks to find new ways to connect children and families to nature.

Favorite outdoor activity: Walking

Fun fact: Enjoys laughing at her own sense of humor!

Liz Sheehan
Farmland Protection Assistant

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Liz manages the administrative aspects of several grant-funded farmland protection projects. She coordinates with landowners, title companies, attorneys, and consultants throughout the process. Liz focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships with landowners and all project participants with an overall goal of keeping land available for farming. Contact Liz if you have questions about agricultural conservation easements and farmland protection.

Favorite outdoor activity: Flower and vegetable gardening with plants grown in her greenhouse

Fun fact: She is fascinated with weather and climate phenomenon and is beginning coursework toward a degree in meteorology.