Juniper Katz, Executive Director
Juniper Katz joined the Conservancy in March of 2010. Juniper was a Program Manager at Colorado Open Lands before joining MLC to take the lead on fundraising and administration. Juniper has an M.S. in Resource Management and Administration from Antioch University New England in Keen, NH. She holds a B.A. from Marlboro College. Juniper was raised in Southern Oregon on a small farm and wine vineyard managed by her extended family. Email Juniper
Dave Nichols, Director of Land Protection
David Nichols stepped down from the position of Executive Director in March 2010 to focus exclusively on his real passion — completing land protection projects. He is now the Director of Land Protection and has handed over the reins of administering the organization to the new ED. Dave co-founded the Conservancy in 1998 and has played some role in completing almost every conservation easement MLC holds. Dave’s previous experience appraising conservation easements (professionally designated as MAI from the Appraisal Institute) and brokering real-estate serves him well in negotiating and executing the Conservancy’s conservation easements. Dave holds a B.A. from Williams College and an M.S. in political science from the University of Colorado. Email Dave
Amber Johnson, Stewardship Director
Amber Johnson joined our staff in 2008 as Conservation Fellow. In 2010 Amber transitioned into the position of Stewardship Director and is responsible for monitoring all of the conservation easements MLC holds. Amber also assists with outreach in the form of our newsletter and annual fundraising event. Amber holds a B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University and a Master’s in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University, and previously worked for the Northwest Habitat Institute. Email Amber
Robyne Cote, Office Manager
Robyne Cote joined MLC in July 2008 as our part-time administrative assistant. Robyne completed her B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in Ag Business at the University of Wyoming and her course work for a Masters in Ag Industry Management and Extension Education at Colorado State University. Robyne works part time with the local agricultural community as a certified seed inspector. Email Robyne