Faith is a Mount Pleasant native who grew up in the historic Four Mile community East of the Cooper River. She has felt a connection to the landscape of the Lowcountry all her life, and witnessed firsthand the change that unbridled growth and development can have on our beloved environment. She is consistently reminded of how we are all interconnected and dependent on this environment and how protecting and conserving…
Having spent her life as a born and bred Midwesterner – Lily grew up learning about and caring for the Plains. Now as a Charleston resident she is excited to play a role in protecting the Lowcountry’s habitat and varied ecosystems. Lily has focused her career on communicating about important issues, focusing on highlighting solutions. She finds it most rewarding to share stories of climate solutions with the general public, inspiring action.
Taylor Allred recently hit the ground running in his new role as Energy & Climate Program Director, starting on Earth Day 2024, and looks forward to serving as an advocate for state and local policies that help to advance a clean energy transition as quickly and equitably as possible. Taylor’s addition to the team is very timely, as he is joining us at a pivotal moment for opposing new fossil-fuel infrastructure that would drive…
Kennedy joined the Conservation League following her previous role as Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. As our Energy & Climate Project Manager, she works to advance initiatives and policies that promote a clean energy future, from enhancing residential energy efficiency to supporting responsible clean energy projects. She is most excited to connect with SC residents and contribute to the organization’s important work that protects the marshes, beaches, and coastal landscapes she has cherished as a Mount Pleasant native. Kennedy…
Emma has considered the Lowcountry home since 2014, and plays an active role in ensuring that it is preserved for the next generation through her role as Communities and Transportation Project Manager, coming to the Coastal Conservation League in the summer of 2023. She builds relationships with stakeholders and communities, and works on projects to protect their character, history, and cultural identities, all vital elements to our coastal environment. She holds a…
When Brooke came to the Lowcountry in 2018 for graduate school, she was introduced to the Coastal Conservation League through local efforts to renourish Crab Bank, and was quickly drawn to the organization’s mission. Brooke joined as the Land, Water, and Wildlife Project Manager in fall of 2023, coordinating with partners and representatives locally and statewide on outreach and communications. In her role, she enjoys connecting with community members and residents…
Born and raised right here in the Lowcountry, MJ comes to GrowFood Carolina in hopes to help bridge the gap between restaurants and growers. Having worked with GrowFood for a decade as a chef, she is no stranger to the mission of putting fresh and local produce on tables. Now as Sales and Marketing Account Manager, she will build relationships with chefs, guide them in purchasing, and grow new accounts. In her own words,…
Amy was born and raised in the Lowcountry and holds degrees in Anthropology and Environmental Studies from the College of Charleston and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. She previously worked as Chief Advancement Officer for Lowcountry Land Trust and Director of Development and Marketing for Charleston Parks Conservancy. She also spent several years in Washington, D.C. at the National Ocean Service and in…
Emily joined the Coastal Conservation League in 2016. She is a proud North Carolina native who enjoys finding solutions to complex challenges at the intersection of communities and the environment. She obtained her Master of Environmental Management and certificate in Community-Based Environmental Management from Duke University’s Nicholas School. Prior to that, Emily received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Emily began her career with the Conservation League by…
Patricia joins the Conservation League with a few decades of experience in the administrative field, as well as human relations and accounting experience. She has an educational background in Business Administration as well as a Christian Counseling degree. Patricia applied for her position as Office Administrator after she was impressed by the Conservation League’s positive mission and goals. Her primary role is managing the front office, which also includes working closely with the Accounting and Human Resources departments and a multitude…
