Our Team

Theresa Cullen is a native of Prince George’s County. She has been in the field of education for over 25 years.  Enjoying the outdoors and animals is a priority for Theresa and her family.  

Elizabeth is a North Florida native who comes to the Foundation after spending the last 14 years working in various non-profit arts organizations as both an educator and administrator. Elizabeth loves hiking, crafting, and gaming in her spare time.

Michelle’s love of adventuring and environmental education has led her to work jobs in six different states while always calling Maryland home. Michelle loves tending her garden, cooking with a variety of veggies, and kayaking the local waters.

Tori shares the Foundation’s mission, programs and stories with the community and news media. When she is not in the office, you can find her making memories with her husband and son, cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies and embroidering special pieces.

Chris grew up in the Lehigh Valley of PA. He has over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector as a housing developer, grant writer, property manager & food distributor. He owned a juice bar, providing access to healthy food for an underserved population. He enjoys hiking, cooking, fitness, reading, painting, gardening, traveling and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates & Chicago Bears.

Kim grew up in western Pennsylvania but now calls Alexandria home. Starting out as a nurse, she found her true passion in education. She spent her last nine years telling stories and rediscovering the wonder of nature at an outdoor preschool. She enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with family & friends.

Cody is a native of Southern Maryland and a passionate educator. He loves hiking so he can get out in nature and pet every dog he sees on the trails.

Stephanie is a second generation Vietnamese-American immigrant with a passion for social justice and equity. She is an advocate for youth development and have been working with diverse youth populations within the nonprofit sector for 8 years. When Stephanie is not working or volunteering, she is exploring the outdoors, painting, or reading.

Alex has seven years of summer camp experience and degrees in environmental justice and wildlife conservation. While she’s lived many places around the US and even in the UK, Alex has called the DMV home for most of her life. When not outside or at work Alex can be found playing D&D with friends or reading manga with her cats.

Samantha grew up playing in creeks and building forts in parks all around Maryland and she loves sharing that joy of nature with children. As a professional musician and a certified nature-based teacher, Samantha enjoys connecting people with the wonders of the natural world through story, song, and art.

A native of Saint Francis, Minnesota, Matt is a U.S. Navy veteran. He brings 10 years of maintenance experience to the team as well as certifications in HVAC, MD micro-mold inspector, and pool operator. Matt enjoys working around the house and many outdoor activities.

A life-long resident of southern Maryland, Jonathan graduated from the University of Maryland in 1982 with a B.A. in Archeology. When not working he actively pursues the ever elusive Micropterus Dolomieu.

Jodie is a native of Southern Maryland. She lived for a brief period in Pennsylvania while
attending Millersville University where she got her degree in education. A former high school
teacher for many years, she is now excited to bring her education background to a new
platform. In her free time, Jodie loves spending time with her daughter, singing, reading and
watching movies.

Adeline is a lifelong Marylander, only having left to attend college in South Caroline where she studied sustainability. Growing up, she attended many stream clean-ups with Alice Ferguson Foundation and Colonial Farms, which sparked her passion for the environment from a young age. In her free time Adeline enjoys hiking, trying new food places, and spending time with her friends, family, and dogs!

Lars has been lending a hand around our farm and facilities since July 2023.

Caleb has been a part of the Education Programs Team since August 2023.

​Sarah comes to the Foundation with years of environmental education experience and a passion for getting kids into nature. She also loves to spend time with her own family outdoors in the woods or on the water.

Kai grew up in the Accokeek area and fostered a love of outdoor education during their time at Earlham College. They enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, but their favorites are skiing and rock climbing.

Shellie loves the water! She’s been an outdoor educator, biologist and a homeschool parent in Southern Maryland for more than 30 years. Kayaking, fishing, camping and exploring the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay with her family is her true passion.

Growing up all across the country, Caylie calls Virginia her home and loves environmental education – working in parks across Virginia. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, gardening, reading, canoeing, and hiking to all 43 Virginia State Parks with her partner. 

Ashleigh is a born and raised local to the Accokeek area. She believes teaching children a love for the outdoors is essential for our future. She is currently working on her naturalist certification. In her free time she loves working in her garden or hunting for treasures in the woods with her family.

Pamela has been a part of the Education Programs Team since October 2024.

After working for the Foundation full time for 25 years as an environmental educator, Brenda rejoins the Foundation’s programs team part time to support our overnight experiences. She loves being outdoors especially with children to share new adventures and discoveries with them.

​Gabi’s passion is sharing nature with other people. She loves animals and is active in animal rescue. In her free time, Gabi loves exploring the outdoors and spending time with her cats.