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Operations Coordinator
EmailSamantha joined LELT in September 2024 and provides essential support to our daily operations, ensuring smooth financial processes and assisting with events. Sam holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. From her career as a clinical social worker, Sam brings experience in collaboration, advocacy, and community outreach. As an outdoor enthusiast who values the environment, Sam is thrilled to contribute to Loon Echo’s work of protecting and fostering meaningful connections to Maine’s natural spaces. Outside of work, Sam enjoys hiking, climbing, paddling, and playing outside with her dogs, often with a good cup of coffee in hand.
Stewardship Assistant
EmailHarry works with Jon to care for LELT fee lands and trails. Be sure to say hi if you see him out on the trail!
Program Coordinator
EmailAt LELT Laurie helps organize new programs and events on a parti-time basis. She has organized many successful collaborative events with new partners including EveryBody Bikes, a veterans hike up Pleasant Mountain, Winter Fun Days and a gardening workshop in association with local and regional experts.
Executive Director
EmailMatt holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Prior to Loon Echo Matt worked for the Nature Conservancy in Maine as their Northern Maine Lands Steward, served as an AmeriCorps Environmental Steward with the Maine Natural Areas Program, and as an environmental educator at Kieve-Wavus. Matt has worked in a variety of roles for Loon Echo since 2017 and as Executive Director since 2019. Matt lives in Bridgton and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and paddling.
Director of Partnerships
EmailMaggie is responsible for communications, organizing events, and cultivating partnerships with funders, communities and organizations. She studied Geology and Geophysics at Yale University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Policy, Planning and Management at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining LELT in 2018, Maggie worked in a variety of conservation and outdoor recreation roles across Maine and served three AmeriCorps terms with Maine Conservation Corps. Born and raised in northern Maine, Maggie lives in Bridgton and enjoys playing ice hockey, gardening, and moving through the outdoors on skis, in boats, by bike & foot.
Stewardship Manager
EmailJon has been Loon Echo’s Stewardship Manager since 2008. Prior to his work at Loon Echo, Jon was a longtime business owner in Bridgton. Born and raised in South Bridgton, Jon enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and fishing.
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