Dan Brannen, Executive Director

Dan has been a leader for more than three decades: from his first leadership assignment at age 23 as a young Marine officer to his 26 years as a chief executive officer with various community service organizations throughout the United States. Dan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Miami University and a Master of Science degree in Urban Affairs from Hunter College of the City University of New York. He is a graduate of Leadership Greater Washington and was certified as a Standards for Excellence consultant via PANO (Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations) in 2014. Dan is a veteran of the Unites States Marine Corps

Anne Gageby, Director of Environmental Education

Anne grew up next door to Strawberry Hill and has been volunteering here since she was a child. Anne brings 14 years of teaching experience to our foundation along with a passion for environmental education and local history. Anne has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in Teaching from Mount St. Mary’s University as well as a master’s degree in School Library Media from McDaniel College. Anne is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Defense Language Institute. Every day she spends at Strawberry Hill is a day she is home.

Katie Bagnall-Newman (she/her)

Katie moved to the area and joined Strawberry Hill as a naturalist in 2024. She loves seeing all the macroinvertebrates students find in the stream and boiling maple sap at Maplefest! In her spare time you can find her exploring new hiking paths, kayaking, and learning all about new places.

Olivia Sica

Amy Shoop

I've been across the country leading hikes, climbing lighthouses, and exploring science in nature with families and classrooms for the last 20 years. I began my career with the National Park Service as an intern at White Sands National Monument, NM and I've had the privilege to teach environmental education and interpretation while working in some truly amazing national parks and wildlife refuges. Originally from Central PA, sharing the wonders of Strawberry Hill with this community has brought me full circle, back to these gorgeous mountains and streams that I've always called home.

Beth Cool, President

Amanda Whitcomb, Vice-President

Richard Russell, Treasurer

Susan Swope, Secretary

Kevin Aughinbaugh

Fred Froelicher

Chris Oechler

Pat Naugle

Val Stone

Matt Teeter

Heather Wight