Executive Director

Dorothy joined ACLC in January 2025, bringing decades of senior business and volunteer management expertise to the organization. Her 25+ years as a partner and managing director in executive search honed her ability to identify talent and provided insight into the business strategies of companies ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar global corporations. She enjoys paddling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking and cooking.

Research Biologist

Griffin received his BS in Wildlife Ecology, with a concentration in Wildlife Science and Management, from the University of Maine (Orono) in 2020. He has studied and worked with a wide range of wildlife species, including spruce and ruffed grouse, American marten, black bears, white-tailed and mule deer, wild turkeys, and most importantly, common loons. Griffin hopes to make a difference by bringing his passion for loons and applied conservation to the Adirondacks. He loves fitness, hiking, camping, snowboarding, kayaking, and everything else outdoors.

Education & Outreach Coordinator

Sylvie joined the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation with a passion for wildlife, education, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, the Adirondacks. She studied Expeditionary Studies/Adventure Education at Plattsburgh State University. Sylvie brings scientific knowledge and hands-on experience in outdoor education. In her free time, she enjoys biking, white-water kayaking, practicing yoga, dancing and exploring the world.

Director of Development

Hannah grew up on the outskirts of Schoharie, NY, on a dairy farm.  After graduating from Paul Smith’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Resort, and Tourism Management, she spent time working for the United States Postal Service and more recently for a local NYS Woman Owned Business.  Hannah is passionate about snow, riding horses, her dog, and husband.

Loon Center Manager

Ben earned a BS in Biology and a BA in Environmental Studies in 2022. He is an environmental communicator whose passion stems from a lifetime of birding, being outdoors, and exploring the interconnected relationship humans share with our natural world. He is excited to inspire others to not just be outside, but to also care for and conserve our wildlife and wild spaces. Ben has shared messages such as these through his work at a zoo, a state campground, teaching outdoor recreation classes, and even pausing soccer practices as the coach, for a good opportunity to bird with others.

Sr. Director of Science & Conservation

Dr. Lizz Schuyler grew up in the Adirondacks, where an early connection to wildlife and wild places shaped her career in conservation science. She earned her Phd from Oregon State University, where she focused on wildlife ecology and applied conservation. Dr. Schuyler has extensive experience studying wildlife species of conservation need, with a career centered on field-based research, long-term monitoring, and translating science into effective conservation action. She is deeply committed to protecting wildlife and the habitats that support resilient ecosystems.

Director of Education & Communications

Denise grew up in Pennsylvania but lived in Oregon the past 18 years. She has a MA in Teaching and a MS in journalism with a focus on documentary photography and environmental communications. Denise served in the Peace Corps in Thailand and has worked abroad in Sudan, Egypt, Ghana and Panama. Denise is passionate about both people and the environment, and joined ACLC in 2024 eager to help others better understand our relationships to species and ecosystems. She loves reading, backpacking and traveling the world.

Wildlife Technician & Lead Programs Coordinator

Eden grew up in western New York and fell in love with the Adirondacks and loons on family visits. Nature has always been her refuge and passion. She has worked for a variety of wildlife and education organizations that have taken her from collecting chimpanzee population data for a refuge in Tanzania, to making podcasts on bison for the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Montana. She focuses on finding the most effective way to bring conservation action and care to communities. Eden holds a B.A. in Animal Behavior from Bucknell University and a Master’s in Education from the University at Buffalo.