About Us
Meet the Greenburgh Nature Center Staff
Penny Berman, Director of Operations & Visitor Services
Penny has worked at the GNC since 2003. She has a Bachelor's Degree in elementary education from Boston University. Before joining the GNC she worked in the field of environmental education at Westchester County Parks Department's Division of Conservation. Prior to that, she worked in educational publishing and marketing research.
Travis Brady, Director of Education, Collections & Exhibitions
Travis has worked at the GNC since 2006. He has a Bachelor's Degree in animal science from North Carolina State University and is working towards a Master’s Degree in psychology and animal behavior from Hunter College. Prior to joining the GNC he worked at the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo in the mammal department and at the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Georgia. He is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and nuisance wildlife control officer.
Sara Cashen, Director of Finance & Development
Sara has worked at the GNC since 2005. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Georgetown University and a Master's Degree in international and public affairs from Columbia University. Prior to joining the GNC she worked for the New York Botanical Garden and the Westchester County Parks Department's Division of Conservation. She also has experience in corporate communications.
Dean Fausel, Senior Naturalist and Facilities Manager
Dean has worked at the GNC since 1980. He has a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Anne Jaffe Holmes, Naturalist and Coordinator of Adult Programs
Anne joined the GNC in 2007. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in political science from Stanford University, where she got her start in environmental organizing by leading the effort to create the university’s first recycling program. Prior to joining the GNC, Anne was Teacher-Director at Yorktown Community Nursery School. She received training in environmental education as a participant in Westchester County's Volunteer-in-the-Parks environmental educator's program.
Esther James, Visitor Services Assistant
Juliana Leshi, Marketing Assistant
Juliana came to us as a volunteer in the animal museum in March of 2006. In September of 2006 we were delighted to have her come aboard as a full time employee as the receptionist/administrative assistant. In August of 2011, she was promoted to Marketing Assistant where she oversees all social media including the online reservation system for school programs and birthday parties. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from New York University.
Jocelyn Lim, Data Manager/Bookkeeper
Jocelyn joined the GNC in 2001. She has an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies with a major in Computer Systems Management Application from the College of Westchester and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems from Monroe College. Before joining the GNC, she worked as a computer consultant, specializing in database management.
John Mancuso, Naturalist
John has worked at the GNC since 1987. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife management and botany from SUNY College of Forestry, and a Bachelor's Degree in science from Syracuse University.
Vicki Seiden Sherman, Director of Marketing, IT & Communications
Vicki joined the GNC in late 2009. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts and Design from Cornell University. Before joining the GNC, she was President of VSS Consulting, a local advertising and promotion agency. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President, Director of Account Services for a large promotion agency handling national clients. Her experience also includes positions at advertising agencies in New York City.
Greg Wechgelaer, Naturalist Educator
Greg joined the nature center in 2010. Prior to becoming a full-time staff member, he served as a GNC intern to fulfill his college requirements. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from SUNY Oneonta.
