Meet your Environmental Education Staff!

Alison Berry
Alison Berry works to develop and implement programs for school children and field trips for the community on Conservancy property. Alison graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and English. She first interned for the Conservancy in the summer of 1996 to assist with education efforts. After graduating from Central, she interned in Wyoming where she worked in communication and outreach for the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance. In the winter of 2000, she joined the Conservancy again as contract staff for winter education programs. Alison became added as a full time staff member in August of 2000. "Growing up in the Detroit area it was disheartening to watch the increase in the population and automobiles quickly transform the character of my town. It is refreshing to be part of an organization that makes open spaces and future generations a priority."

Alison is married to Jamie and has a two-year old, Ethan James and step-daughter, Carmen.
 
Melissa Hansen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Michigan State University. She completed an internship jointly with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and Little Traverse Conservancy in 1994, and was hired by the Conservancy as a full time stewardship staff person. "I am a native of Charlevoix, MI and northern Michigan is very near and dear to my heart. It is extremely satisfying to be part of the Conservancy team working to protect some of the same wildlife habitat and beautiful landscapes I grew up exploring and enjoying. It is assuring to know future residents and visitors (both wildlife and human) may continue to do the same."
Melissa Hansen