Allison Johnson Director of Community Engagement Allison Johnson fell for Austin when she arrived here to obtain her MBA from the University of Texas and became committed to the nonprofit community over the next 10 years while working in marketin

Allison Johnson
Director of Community Engagement

Allison Johnson fell for Austin when she arrived here to obtain her MBA from the University of Texas and became committed to the nonprofit community over the next 10 years while working in marketing and communications at Generation SERVE. Allison is thrilled to help our community members connect with nature, right here in the middle of the city, in all of the ways that keep us healthy and connected - through play, reflection, volunteerism, and learning.

Email: allison@peasepark.org

Amy Corbett Director of Finance Amy moved to Austin in 2000. Over her career, she moved from public accounting into the non profit space through volunteering and serving on community nonprofit Boards.   In her prior role, she served as

Amy Corbett
Director of Finance

Amy moved to Austin in 2000. Over her career, she moved from public accounting into the non profit space through volunteering and serving on community nonprofit Boards.   In her prior role, she served as Finance Director at a local workforce development nonprofit.   She is thrilled to join the team at Pease Park Conservancy.  She hopes to advance its mission and dedication to public green space conservation and community programming.  She enjoys biking, hiking, pickle ball and being outside with her family and dogs. 

Angelina Badiri Communications Intern Angelina is a first-generation born and raised in Austin by two South Sudanese immigrant parents. She currently studies marketing at the University of Texas San Antonio’s business school. She has always been

Angelina Badiri
Communications Intern

Angelina is a first-generation born and raised in Austin by two South Sudanese immigrant parents. She currently studies marketing at the University of Texas San Antonio’s business school. She has always been passionate about conserving nature and is happy to be a part of that right here in her home city. She is excited to be working with the Conservancy this summer, where she can engage with the community and learn more skills while enjoying the beautiful sights surrounding her at the park.

Bret Kiester Director of Park Operations Bret comes to Pease Park Conservancy with 20 years of operations experience in the nonprofit sector. Before joining the conservancy Bret spent the past 12 years serving as a Center Executive for the YMCA

Bret Kiester
Director of Park Operations

Bret comes to Pease Park Conservancy with 20 years of operations experience in the nonprofit sector. Before joining the conservancy Bret spent the past 12 years serving as a Center Executive for the YMCA of Austin in Hays County. In addition, Bret has served his community as the Board Chair of the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, member of Hays CISD Student Health Advisory Council, and has served on several city of Buda commissions. Bret volunteers as a Project WILD educator for Texas Parks and Wildlife and loves our state parks. Bret is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a degree in Public Administration, married, and has two boys.

Dalton Smith Park Operations Coordinator Born in Round Rock and raised in what was a small town of Liberty Hill, Dalton, with his family, volunteered in Pease Park and throughout Austin which gave him a greater appreciation for the outdoors as we

Dalton Smith
Park Operations Coordinator

Born in Round Rock and raised in what was a small town of Liberty Hill, Dalton, with his family, volunteered in Pease Park and throughout Austin which gave him a greater appreciation for the outdoors as well as his community. Dalton prefers the physical aspects of the work to that of a typical desk job, and takes immense pride and joy in his ability to maintain, facilitate and regulate aspects of Pease Park. Dalton is certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and first aid through the American Heart Association. He is a Licensed Irrigation Technician and a Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. He has completed the Landscape Water Budgeting course through the Texas A&M School of Irrigation and is currently working towards a certificate in Turfgrass Management through the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). On his off days you will find him hiking the trails in Austin or soaking up the sun in one of the many local swimming holes.

Della Orr-Harter Development Coordinator Della, an eighth-generation Texan, is returning to Austin after completing a service year with AmeriCorps in southern California. Her love for the outdoors began at a young age, and she cherished the oppor

Della Orr-Harter
Development Coordinator

Della, an eighth-generation Texan, is returning to Austin after completing a service year with AmeriCorps in southern California. Her love for the outdoors began at a young age, and she cherished the opportunity to live just a block away from the ocean. During her time there, she engaged in various outdoor activities, from snorkeling with sharks to whale watching, car camping, beach cleanups, surfing, and innumerable beach walks. Eager to be closer to her family and pursue a career centered around conservation, Della is thrilled to return to her home state of Texas. Raised in a family deeply committed to nonprofit work, she feels a natural calling to dedicate her career to meaningful causes. Recognizing the urgency of addressing climate change, Della is determined to make a positive impact on our planet. With her return to Austin, Della is excited to re-engage with the vibrant rhythm of the city and contribute to the ongoing efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship.

George Rojano Horticulture Coordinator

George Rojano
Horticulture Coordinator

Jordan Fuhrer Chief Revenue Officer Jordan is a Virginian turned Texan. Somewhere in between, she graduated from the University of New Hampshire and moved to Austin sight unseen, the city captured her heart instantly. She has dedicated her car

Jordan Fuhrer
Chief Revenue Officer

Jordan is a Virginian turned Texan. Somewhere in between, she graduated from the University of New Hampshire and moved to Austin sight unseen, the city captured her heart instantly. She has dedicated her career to making a difference for the lives of community members and is eager to bring a decade of nonprofit development experience to Pease Park Conservancy. Jordan has a natural passion for fundraising and for fostering meaningful relationships in support of an organization's mission. No matter where she has lived, she has always found her way to the nearest park. She believes parks play a crucial role in bringing people together and in shaping communities for the better. In her free time, Jordan enjoys exploring Austin (bonus points for dog-friendly spaces), finding new running routes, and paddle-boarding with her husband and their dog, Charlie Jo.

Kriti Magar Development Intern Kriti is a first generation college student who was born in Nepal, but raised in Austin since 2011. She is currently a senior, enrolled at Texas State University, pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care. She

Kriti Magar
Development Intern

Kriti is a first generation college student who was born in Nepal, but raised in Austin since 2011. She is currently a senior, enrolled at Texas State University, pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care. She grew up around a community that was always caring about one another. She was a part of a nonprofit organization called “Hope Clinic” until recently and is now thrilled to be a part of the Pease Park Conservancy team.

Luis Ortiz-Colon Park Programming Coordinator Luis was born in Puerto Rico but has been in Austin most of his life. He has been visiting Pease Park for years, and is a recent graduate of UT Austin with degrees in Sustainability Studies and Geogra

Luis Ortiz-Colon
Park Programming Coordinator

Luis was born in Puerto Rico but has been in Austin most of his life. He has been visiting Pease Park for years, and is a recent graduate of UT Austin with degrees in Sustainability Studies and Geography. Having interned with the Conservancy previously, he is excited to be working for the organization full time toward its mission to promote inclusivity, community, and sustainability. He enjoys observing nature, learning about human-environmental dynamics, hiking, swimming at Barton Springs Pool, and visiting the beach as often as possible.

Marrisa Bandera Park Operations Tech Marrisa Bandera grew up in Austin, Texas. She is excited to be part of the Conservancy, where she can spend time working outdoors and learning about plants, trees, animals, and other wildlife. Her favorite sea

Marrisa Bandera
Park Operations Tech

Marrisa Bandera grew up in Austin, Texas. She is excited to be part of the Conservancy, where she can spend time working outdoors and learning about plants, trees, animals, and other wildlife. Her favorite season is spring. She finds hard work rewarding both personally and visually. Marrisa is CPR and First Aid certified. She holds a certificate from the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association as a certified Landscape Associate.

Merly Gomez Park Operations Tech A native Latina Texan, Merly was mostly raised right here in Austin. In the summer of 2021 Merly completed a 6 month certification in the rigorous Texas Conservation Corps program. This public service work involve

Merly Gomez
Park Operations Tech

A native Latina Texan, Merly was mostly raised right here in Austin. In the summer of 2021 Merly completed a 6 month certification in the rigorous Texas Conservation Corps program. This public service work involved heavy duty trail repair and camping out in nature, her favorite part. The experience led Merly to an even greater appreciation of nature and parks. Merly studied for a Geographic Information Systems Level 1 Certificate so that she can dedicate her growing career to parkland geography. When not at work, Merly loves outdoor activities such as hiking, paddle boarding, and camping.

Nicole Netherton Chief Executive Officer Nicole is a Houstonian who found her spiritual home in Austin during her time at The University of Texas at Austin, but she also lived in (and loved) New York City in the early 2000s. Nicole entered the

Nicole Netherton
Chief Executive Officer

Nicole is a Houstonian who found her spiritual home in Austin during her time at The University of Texas at Austin, but she also lived in (and loved) New York City in the early 2000s. Nicole entered the nonprofit world in 2016 after being inspired by a life-changing trip to Antarctica: seeing the fragile ecosystem 7,000 miles from home sparked a shift toward environmental work. Before that, she had a 15 year career in marketing for a book publisher, and her professional background is in development, marketing, and management. Her professional passions include protecting wildlife and native ecosystems in Central Texas, increasing equitable access to nature, and mentoring women toward conservation careers. She excited to be a steward of a place that is so important to Austin’s past, present, and future, both for people and for nature.

PAX Pease Park Conservancy Mascot PAX is our friendly neighborhood squirrel and a resident of Pease Park. Pax values sustainability, environmental stewardship, and is an ambassador for accessibility to the outdoors. As an eastern grey squirrel, P

PAX
Pease Park Conservancy Mascot

PAX is our friendly neighborhood squirrel and a resident of Pease Park. Pax values sustainability, environmental stewardship, and is an ambassador for accessibility to the outdoors. As an eastern grey squirrel, PAX enjoys the dense canopy at Pease Park and can even be seen making an appearance at some of our community events.

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Allison Johnson Director of Community Engagement Allison Johnson fell for Austin when she arrived here to obtain her MBA from the University of Texas and became committed to the nonprofit community over the next 10 years while working in marketin
Amy Corbett Director of Finance Amy moved to Austin in 2000. Over her career, she moved from public accounting into the non profit space through volunteering and serving on community nonprofit Boards.   In her prior role, she served as
Angelina Badiri Communications Intern Angelina is a first-generation born and raised in Austin by two South Sudanese immigrant parents. She currently studies marketing at the University of Texas San Antonio’s business school. She has always been
Bret Kiester Director of Park Operations Bret comes to Pease Park Conservancy with 20 years of operations experience in the nonprofit sector. Before joining the conservancy Bret spent the past 12 years serving as a Center Executive for the YMCA
Dalton Smith Park Operations Coordinator Born in Round Rock and raised in what was a small town of Liberty Hill, Dalton, with his family, volunteered in Pease Park and throughout Austin which gave him a greater appreciation for the outdoors as we
Della Orr-Harter Development Coordinator Della, an eighth-generation Texan, is returning to Austin after completing a service year with AmeriCorps in southern California. Her love for the outdoors began at a young age, and she cherished the oppor
George Rojano Horticulture Coordinator
Jordan Fuhrer Chief Revenue Officer Jordan is a Virginian turned Texan. Somewhere in between, she graduated from the University of New Hampshire and moved to Austin sight unseen, the city captured her heart instantly. She has dedicated her car
Kriti Magar Development Intern Kriti is a first generation college student who was born in Nepal, but raised in Austin since 2011. She is currently a senior, enrolled at Texas State University, pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care. She
Luis Ortiz-Colon Park Programming Coordinator Luis was born in Puerto Rico but has been in Austin most of his life. He has been visiting Pease Park for years, and is a recent graduate of UT Austin with degrees in Sustainability Studies and Geogra
Marrisa Bandera Park Operations Tech Marrisa Bandera grew up in Austin, Texas. She is excited to be part of the Conservancy, where she can spend time working outdoors and learning about plants, trees, animals, and other wildlife. Her favorite sea
Merly Gomez Park Operations Tech A native Latina Texan, Merly was mostly raised right here in Austin. In the summer of 2021 Merly completed a 6 month certification in the rigorous Texas Conservation Corps program. This public service work involve
Nicole Netherton Chief Executive Officer Nicole is a Houstonian who found her spiritual home in Austin during her time at The University of Texas at Austin, but she also lived in (and loved) New York City in the early 2000s. Nicole entered the
PAX Pease Park Conservancy Mascot PAX is our friendly neighborhood squirrel and a resident of Pease Park. Pax values sustainability, environmental stewardship, and is an ambassador for accessibility to the outdoors. As an eastern grey squirrel, P