Huyck Preserve Staff
Executive DirectorDawn O'Neal, Ph.D.
518-813-5583 dawn@huyckpreserve.org Dawn completed her bachelors in Environmental Studies at Washington University in 2002 and received her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Indiana University in June 2010. She has research and teaching experience in the fields of ecological physiology, behavioral ecology, life history evolution, immunology, and biology education. She started as the Director of Conservation Education and Research and has moved into the Executive Director Role. Dawn is responsible for the Preserve’s informal and formal education offerings and is the course director and lead instructor for our summer ecology course Wildlife Ecology Research. As manager of the research station, she also oversees and approves all research conducted at the Huyck Preserve and through the popular Thursday Night Lecture Series, Annual Science Symposium, and other public programming, assists the Preserve and its researchers in sharing the fruits of our scientific endeavors with the community. Dawn is also in the process of expanding the Preserve’s wildlife-monitoring programs which provide the basis for the Preserve’s conservation-based policies and may help initiate future research projects. |
Dawn teaching a school field trip from a local school district
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Buildings and Ground SupervisorAdam Caprio
518-813-6472 adam@huyckpreserve.org Adam has been working at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station as the Buildings and Ground Supervisor for ten years giving him extended knowledge of the Huyck Preserve's history. He is the primary force behind the maintenance of the Preserve's twelve miles of trails and the care and upkeep of our buildings and facilities. |
Adam was our bartender for the Annual Benefit 2014!
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Administrative and Financial Manager
Carolyn Barker
518-797-3440
carolyn@huyckpreserve.org
A cornerstone of the Preserve, with over twenty years on staff from office to research assistant, Carolyn's primary role at the Preserve is Office Manager. As Office manager, Carolyn keeps the Preserve's financials in order, assists with the Visitors Center, and with her background in art history, manages the Com.EN.Art program.
518-797-3440
carolyn@huyckpreserve.org
A cornerstone of the Preserve, with over twenty years on staff from office to research assistant, Carolyn's primary role at the Preserve is Office Manager. As Office manager, Carolyn keeps the Preserve's financials in order, assists with the Visitors Center, and with her background in art history, manages the Com.EN.Art program.
Membership Coordinator
Emileigh Tanner
membership@huyckpreserve.org
Emileigh joined the Huyck Preserve staff officially in 2013 as the Office Assistant after being involved with general outreach since 2011. Being a native to the area, with roots extending as far back as the mid-1700's, Emileigh grew up walking the Preserve trails from a very young age. Though her background is in the Performing Arts, she considers herself a nature enthusiast as well as environmentalist.
As Membership Coordinator, Emileigh designs our newsletter, the Myosotis Messenger, manages the beach and kayak rack program, assists in the Com.En.Art program, and is the primary contact for membership related matters. Stop by the Visitor Center or email her directly for questions regarding your membership, or to join our membership family.
membership@huyckpreserve.org
Emileigh joined the Huyck Preserve staff officially in 2013 as the Office Assistant after being involved with general outreach since 2011. Being a native to the area, with roots extending as far back as the mid-1700's, Emileigh grew up walking the Preserve trails from a very young age. Though her background is in the Performing Arts, she considers herself a nature enthusiast as well as environmentalist.
As Membership Coordinator, Emileigh designs our newsletter, the Myosotis Messenger, manages the beach and kayak rack program, assists in the Com.En.Art program, and is the primary contact for membership related matters. Stop by the Visitor Center or email her directly for questions regarding your membership, or to join our membership family.
Conservation and Outreach Coordinator
Christina McLaughlin
outreach@huyckpreserve.org Christina has a bachelors in Zoology and is currently pursuing a masters in biodiversity conservation and policy at University of Albany. She is studying public opinions of invasive species management at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve for her thesis and has a strong interest in the role of public education and outreach in wildlife management. Christina started as a Student Conservation Association Intern at the Preserve. As the Conservation and Outreach Coordinator, Christina has been increasing the presence of the Huyck Preserve online through social media, designed our new website and has been instrumental in the ongoing revitalization of the Visitors Center. Christina organizes recreational programs and festivals at the Preserve, manages citizen science and conservation efforts at the Preserve, and is creating the Preserves new volunteer program. She is one of the primary environmental educators for Preserve's summer and school programs. For questions about events, programs, the website, or the Facebook page contact her by email. She is an avid science enthusiast and hobby photographer. |
Christina holds a Veery during a MAPS banding session
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Wildlife Rehabilitator and EducatorKelly Martin
Kelly has been a New York State Wildlife Rehabilitator for many years and is the president of the NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She presents the summer Wildlife Family Hour program in which she guides families of all ages in short hikes and presents some of her educational animals. Kelly can be booked for presentations at the Preserve for school groups and other events. She can be seen at many of the annual events at the Preserve as well, such as the Bird Festival in the spring. |
