Our Staff
Washtenaw County Conservation District
The WCCD staff has the expertise to assist landowners with the conservation and management of their natural resources or we connect you with partner organizations. The Conservation District partners with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Administrative Team
Summer Roberts
She/Her
Executive Director
Shazia Anzari
Finance Administrator
Megan Phillips Goldenberg
Development Manager
Jill Lada
she/her
Community Engagement Specialist
Farmer Programs Team
This team supports the many programs and technical assistance including NRCS Farm Bill Program Assistance, MAEAP, Farmer cost-share Michigan Conservation Stewardship for Farms program and more.
Nicholas Machinski
Conservation Specialist
Paul Buzzard
He/Him
Conservation Technician
Alex Cacciari
she/her
Farmer Programs Specialist
Residential Programs Team
The Residential program team supports many programs including Plant & Resources Sales, Education programs like the Land Toolkit, School & Community Habitat Grant, and the Tool & Equipment Lending Library.
Doug Reith
he/him
Resource Specialist
Matt DeJonge
Community Forester
Terzah Hill-Marten
they/them
Seasonal Staff
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Team
Assembled by the USDA’s National Organic Program, TOPP is designed to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources.
Kim Williams-Guillén
she/her/ella
TOPP Specialist
Kristen Sutter
Natural Resource Technician