Michael joins Loudoun Wildlife from his previous position as the executive director of Friends of Black Rock-High Rock in NEVADA's Black Rock Desert. He managed all aspects of that organization’s conservation, education, and outreach activities since he took over that position in September 2014. Prior to that he spent over a year and a half working as an AmeriCorps member with the same nonprofit. He earned a Master's in Nonprofit Management at Regis University in Denver and before that a BA in Philosophy from Tulane University. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors exploring and going on adventures.

Cheri stepped into the role of Conservation Advocacy Chair in 2017, in response to the organization’s efforts to preserve and enhance green infrastructure planning in Loudoun County’s latest Comprehensive Plan. She has been a member of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy since 2000, participating in Christmas Bird Counts and International Migratory Bird Day walks. She served on the Board as Secretary from 2007-2008. She completed the Virginia Master Naturalist program, and developed and taught children’s nature classes at Ida Lee Recreation Center. She has volunteered her advertising/marketing skills to promote a Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center program. Her interest in advocacy began in…

For the last six years Jim has been a volunteer with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. Over that time, Jim has led the Programs and Field Trip committee in developing and hosting hundreds of educational programs, events and field trips throughout the county. Jim’s love for wildlife conservation goes back to his childhood days where he spent countless hours exploring nature. As a resident of Loudoun County for almost 25 years, Jim wanted to give back to the county to help educate residents and preserve the natural environment as the County faces unprecedented growth. Jim currently lives in Upperville, Va. and…

Before joining Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, Doreen worked as an engineer for IBM and as an environmental engineering consultant for Booz•Allen Hamilton, focusing on pollution prevention. She has been an active volunteer in her school community in Loudoun County, with her husband and three children. She enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, gardening, and rearing Monarchs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Franklin and Marshall College, a Bachelor of Science Materials Science Engineering from University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from George Washington University.

Sharon is a lifelong naturalist, writer and photographer. "One of my greatest joys is capturing the beauty of nature and sharing it with others. I strive to inspire others to observe, care and take action," she says. Her experience in conservation goes back to "when I started slinging dirt for the Calif Conservation Corp and putting out brush fires for Calif Dept. of Forestry." Sharon taught hands-on Environmental Education to kids from Orange County. "It was very rewarding to know that we may have changed some of their lives by opening their eyes to the wonder of nature." She managed retail…

Spring became a member of the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in high school and, 20 years later, continues to be inspired by this amazing group of volunteers. She developed a passion for birds while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at James Madison University. She went on to earn a Master of Science degree at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying the breeding behavior of Baltimore and Orchard Orioles. Spring enjoys working with fellow Loudoun Wildlife members, harnessing their talent and dedication for the Loudoun County Bird Atlas project and publication. She enthusiastically shares her love of birds…

Karla’s love of bluebirds began when she joined the Brambleton HOA community in Ashburn. As one of many founding members of the Brambleton Bluebird & Garden Club, she has enjoyed watching the fledging nestbox count grow from the single digits to more than 50 on five trails within the community. As Bluebird Trail Coordinator, she enjoys meeting with and absorbing the wealth of information shared by dedicated bluebird trail monitors and eco-friendly supporting organizations at both the state and local level. Karla enjoys sharing her knowledge with new bluebird monitors and the community at large, especially scouting and school organizations. Karla is…

BJ retired from the U.S. Geological Survey, National Water Information System, in April 2018 after almost 38 years providing IT support to many projects. Prior to retirement, she became involved with the Monarch program in 2016, which led to joining LWC in 2016 and the Audubon at Home Program in 2017. BJ also completed the Virginia Master Naturalist program in April 2018. She is also continuing to develop her knowledge of botany and native planting on her 3+ acres to encourage pollinators and bird habitat.  BJ also enjoys creating wool felt art in her spare time.