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Staff
Elaine Smith, Executive Director
tanglewooddirector@outlook.com
Joined us January 2003
Our Executive Director is Elaine Smith. In addition to being a bluebird expert, she is a visionary leader and has guided Tanglewood through a period of extraordinary growth. Elaine provides administrative leadership. Represents and is accountable to the Board of Directors and administers policies and procedures as set by the Board. Leads the effort to secure financial support for programs. Supervises Tanglewood employees and is responsible for timely completion of all reports, budgets, proposals, and other documents necessary for operation. Provides leadership in developing programs to address needs in outdoor and environmental education. Elaine also provides leadership for Tanglewood Nature Center’s relations with government and community leaders, funding agencies, educational institutions, the media, civic and special interest groups, and the public.
Deanna with Lucy, the Barred Owl
Deanna O'Brian, Office Manager
tanglewoodoffmgr@outlook.com
Joined us February 2011
As Office Manager, Deanna oversees the daily operations and keeps us in line! She manages all financial transactions including payroll, invoicing, check and cash handling. Maintains records of activities associated with Tanglewood, including membership, camp registrations and rentals. She also maintains the office, gift shop and office supplies and handles routine correspondence, and is generally your best bet with any question you may have.
Maggie with Zeus, the bearded dragon
Maggie Groce- Volunteer Coordinator, Educator and Camp Co-Director
volunteer.tanglewood@gmail.com
Joined us December 2019
Maggie came to work at Tanglewood after a position at Sea World Orlando - she traded sting rays for owls! Maggie coordinates volunteers, supervises interns, and handles the group/corporate volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering or applying for an internship, please email her! As educator, when she's not designing and curating STEAM and nature-based curriculum in the office, Maggie is out in the field, traveling across five counties with animal ambassadors in tow. Maggie writes curriculum in tandem with the other educators. As Camp Director, Maggie manages all aspects of our summer camps. She hires and supervises our seasonal staff and ensures that all our campers have a safe, fun, educational and nature-based summer!
Ryan, with Sophie the Great Horned Owl
Ryan Donnelly- Marketing, Educator, Camp Co-Director
marketing.tanglewood@gmail.com
Joined us August 2021
Ryan is eager to reach new audiences and share the wonderful work that we do with your community! Ryan develops and implements detailed marketing plans in coordination with staff and Fund Development Committee to align with quarterly and annual initiatives. Maintains weekly emails, social media pages and website. Develops program flyers and fundraising invites. Serves as educator and curriculum writer when needed. Ryan will be working across the Twin Tiers and Finger Lakes to teach STEAM and FOSS curricula to all ages. He also assist with the care of our many reptilian and amphibian ambassadors.
Megan with Neville the Rabbit
Megan Walters- Mammal, Animal Ambassador Curator, and Educator
tanglewoodcurator@gmail.com
Joined us May 2023
Megan joins Tanglewood with a wealth of curator and educational knowledge. As curator Megan is in charge of the feeding , housing , and the health and happiness for our many animal ambassadors. With the help of our many volunteers she ensures that our animals are receiving the best care. Megan also is responsible for creating and implementing our programs to fit with STEAM and FOSS curricula for all age ranges. She will be supporting our message of environmental education not only here at Tanglewood, but also throughout Twin Tiers and Finger Lakes region.
tanglewoodfacilities@outlook.com
Our Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor manages our two trail systems and hundreds of acres of property. He provides cleaning and oversight of maintenance of indoors, grounds and trails. If you have questions or concerns about our facility, or wish to get involved with trail maintenance -- this is the one to email!
