Staff

Hanne Bosket

Executive Director

Angela Morris

Associate Director

Angela grew up as a member of a ranching family where the outdoors was a way of life.  She developed a lifelong reverence and curiosity for nature by exploring the scablands and Palouse River in Eastern Washington.  After completing degrees in English and Library Science, she worked in public libraries in Wenatchee for many years where she was a leader in developing collaborative projects promoting literacy and community-building.

Angela is passionate about the important role the outdoors plays for promoting healthy individuals, families, and communities.  Being a part of CDLT means that every day there are new opportunities to connect people to nature!  She loves being active outdoors hiking, biking, and Nordic skiing; in quieter moments, reading, yoga and dog-walking are favorite pastimes.
 

Mickey Fleming

Conservation Director

Mickey has practiced law since 1979, representing landowners in Ohio on issues relating to real property in administrative and litigation forums. Before going to law school, she received a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Purdue University. Friends and the beauty of the Northwest brought Mickey and her husband Dirk Horton to Wenatchee to use their talents in new ways and to enjoy its recreational opportunities. She is a Chelan County Master Gardener and the mother of two sons.

Sam Jordan

Stewardship Director

Sam joined the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust as the Stewardship Director in March of 2025. Originally from a small farm in Tennessee, Sam has worked for nonprofits, universities, and state and federal agencies engaged in natural resource stewardship across the American West. Sam studied forestry as an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee and has a master’s and PhD in dryland ecology from Yale University and Arizona State University, respectively. He is honored to continue the legacy of community-driven conservation at CDLT and call Wenatchee home. Outside of work, you can find Sam playing banjo or floating down a river, occasionally at the same time.

Elisa Lopez

Philanthropy Manager

Elisa Lopez’s passion for the outdoors started at a young age, collecting lady bugs on Stemilt Hill in Wenatchee. In the past few years, Elisa has been learning about the plants, animals, land, and waters in NCW and looks forward to a lifetime of learning about our home. At CDLT, Elisa's work will create opportunities for our community to be involved in our conservation work, through donating, volunteering, or learning.

Molly Jennings

GIS & Monitoring Manager

Molly grew up in Northern Idaho where she developed a love for the local rivers, mountains, and grasslands. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Policy and Decision Making. Through her work as an ecologist and outdoor educator, she developed a strong appreciation for maps and those who use maps to tell stories about natural spaces. Molly lives in Wenatchee with her partner Ethan and their cat Tash. When not at work, she can be found skiing, whitewater kayaking, running, and backpacking throughout Washington.

Ryan Graig

Trails Project Manager

Ryan grew up in Northern New York (not the city!) where he was introduced to trail building and maintenance at a young age. Ryan attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and worked on a backcountry trail crew in the 6 million-acre Adirondack State Park during the summers. After graduation, he worked for Tahawus Trails, a specialized trail construction company that worked on projects all over New England and as far as the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ryan eventually moved to Portland, Oregon, where he managed the 80+ mile trail system in Forest Park with the non-profit Forest Park Conservancy. Ryan, his wife Alyssa, and their dog Harold soon found themselves in Wenatchee, where Ryan worked for TREAD for two years as a Volunteer Coordinator and Project Manager. Ryan loves to explore new places with Alyssa and Harold, play board games with his friends, and ski and climb in the beautiful alpine areas of our region.

Ryan McGrew

Lands Manager

Ryan grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and earned a degree in Conservation Ecology from California University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, he has worked with private companies, non-profits, and state and federal agencies across the natural resources field. Much of his work has focused on shrub-steppe natural areas, where he brings a strong land stewardship and restoration background. He moved to Wenatchee in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the area's landscape and community. When he’s not in the field, you’ll likely find him backcountry skiing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, or enjoying just about any activity that gets him outside.

Dania Contreras

Communications Coordinator

Dania joined the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust as the Communications Coordinator in October of 2023. With a deep-rooted love for nature and a childhood spent surrounded by agriculture, Dania's passion for the outdoors came naturally. She pursued her higher education at Eastern Washington University, earning a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in Spanish. Following her academic journey, Dania returned to the beautiful Wenatchee area where she had lived since the age of five. During the summer, she enjoys paddle boarding and swimming, and in the winter months, you'll often see her embracing the snow with activities such as snowboarding and sledding. During the transitional seasons of fall and spring, she revels in her love for hiking and biking, exploring the stunning landscapes that surround her.

Cindy Kahn

Administrative Assistant

Cindy grew up on her family’s apple farm in NCW and loved being outdoors and enjoying nature from the start. She earned a BS degree in Environmental Education at Huxley College, Western Washington University, and has a background in research. Cindy is excited to join the CDLT team and looks forward to learning more about our beautiful Wenatchee Valley, and sharing how we are all connected to the living land and water that surrounds us. She enjoys hiking and camping with family and friends, kayaking, reading, and gardening.

Savannah Fields

Field Technician

Savannah grew up in Wenatchee, where she fell in love with roaming the foothills as a teen. She graduated from Central Washington University with a B.S. in Environmental Science, a B.S. in Public Policy, and a minor in Economics. During her time at CWU, she worked for 3 years to introduce native plants into the college's landscape. Through this process, she developed a deep appreciation for the subtle beauty of the shrub steppe and the incredible plants that create the habitat. Savannah lives in Wenatchee with her son, Shilo, and their cat, Gregory. When not at work, she can be found tending to her native plant garden and playing at the river with her son.

Bodee Flones

Field Technician

Bodee grew up in Wenatchee, just below the sagebrush and lupine painted hills leading up to the beloved Saddle Rock Natural Area. Their career in conservation began at the age of 21, after deciding to leave community college to join the Montana Conservation Corps in Helena, MT. Their love for the land, waters, skies, and all who inhabit them grew deep, like the taproots of an arrowleaf balsamroot. Their adventurous spirit and curious mind carried them like wildflower seeds in the wind to places across the country in search of different jobs and new experiences—from garlic and flower farming in the Okanogan, to house-hopping and dog-sitting in New York City, to Earthship building in New Mexico, to trail building in the Granite Chief Wilderness of California. Starting a new adventure in a place that has always felt like home is something truly special. Bodee is proud to serve the land and their community as a Field Technician for the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

Susan Ballinger

Conservation Fellow

As a biologist, naturalist, and educator, Susan Ballinger is respected for her depth of knowledge and ability to inspire. Raised in Montana, Susan developed a love of the outdoors that led to Masters degrees in Biology and Education and a career-long commitment to making science understandable to the non-scientist. Her passion for experiential learning is evidenced by her decade of work, developing science field experiences for Wenatchee School District. She has served on the boards of the Washington Native Plant Society and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, and is a citizen science volunteer for botany and bird projects. Susan designed and teaches the Wenatchee Naturalist course offered by Wenatchee Valley College with CDLT serving as the program sponsor.  When not researching, writing and teaching, you’ll find Susan in the foothills she loves, often joined by her husband Paul. 

Tiffany Brine-Davies

Accountant

Tiffany Brine-Davies has been with CDLT since 2022.  She began her career as a CPA in public accounting and has since been serving many business and nonprofit clients with accounting, financial analysis, organizational and marketing support. She brings her 30+ years of experience to her current role at CDLT as an Accountant, which includes managing, planning and reporting of finances and assets held by CDLT. Tiffany was born and raised in Wenatchee and graduated from Central Washington University. She has a love for community, art, and gardening and spends her free time volunteering for local community organizations and recreating in our beautiful outdoors with her husband, friends, and family.

Caitlyn Evans

Land Conservation Specialist

Caitlyn is an attorney who has represented families in legacy planning and real estate matters throughout central Washington. She was born and raised in Leavenworth, WA and returned to the Wenatchee Valley after law school in 2015. Prior to law school, she worked as a wildland firefighter. At the Land Trust, Caitlyn works in the Lands Program helping to bring lands into conservation for generations to come. Outside of work, Caitlyn spends her time skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and hiking with friends and family. 

Michelle Tiegel

Capital Campaign Manager

Zoe Peterson

Intern

Zoe grew up in Boise, Idaho, and can’t remember a time when she didn’t love being outdoors. Hiking, biking, running, backpacking, and exploring have always been central to her life. She briefly left the Western mountains she loves to attend Bowdoin College in Maine, where she studied Earth and Oceanographic Science and Art History. After graduating, Zoe thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail southbound from Canada to Mexico, deepening her appreciation for public lands and open spaces along the way. She is currently interning with the CDLT, where she compiles and analyzes data from restoration projects along the Entiat River. Looking ahead, Zoe hopes to combine her passion for data and spatial science with land management and conservation work, helping connect people to place while ensuring those landscapes remain healthy, resilient, and thriving.