People

Anne Harper joined Delaware Nature Society in 2017 as the Director of Sites, and in January, 2018 was appointed Executive Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and management in organizations dedicated to environmental education and youth development. Anne is a gifted facilitator and innovator, having created and implemented programs on both a regional and international scale – from an environmental pre-school program at a nature center in New Canaan CT to a community development education program at Heifer International. Anne holds a Master of Environmental Studies from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and a BA in Biology/Field Ecology from Oberlin College.

Joanne McGeoch joined Delaware Nature Society in January 2015, and in 2018, was appointed to Deputy Director. For the last 15 years, she has provided leadership in Development at non-profits in the greater Philadelphia region, the last 10 of which have been environmentally focused. With an emphasis on fundraising and capacity building, her expanded role at Delaware Nature Society will support strategic growth and impact. Joanne holds a BA in Fine Arts from Arizona State University, and in her free time, enjoys hand-building clay pots and bowls inspired by textures and colors found in nature. A mother of two, she resides with her husband in Wilmington.

Cheri Dill joined Delaware Nature Society in 2019 as the Director of Business and Finance. Born and raised in New Castle County, Delaware, she is excited to join an organization dedicated to local environmental education, advocacy and conservation.  Cheri comes to Delaware Nature Society with over 20 years of not-for-profit accounting and business management working for local organizations dedicated to education, youth development, and community health.  Cheri holds an MBA from Widener University and a BS in Accounting from the University of Delaware.  A mother of two, she resides with her husband in Newark.

Emily Knearl joined the Delaware Nature Society in October 2019. Emily has worked in advocacy and communications in the nonprofit and government sectors for 25 years. She has 20+ years in developing targeted strategies to pass a legislative agenda, build a brand, and engage a community.  She is delighted to join the DelNature team and their important work in conservation, education and advocacy.  Emily has a Master in Public Administration from the University of Delaware and a BA in Political Science from Trinity University.

Tina comes to Delaware Nature Society with extensive experience managing educational programs for youth, families and adults at multiple sites and in positions of increasing responsibility for the YMCA of Delaware and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Tina’s experience includes camp, out-of-school-time programs, and licensed early childhood programs. Tina is an approved trainer for the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Education, the American Camping Association, the Darkness to Light child abuse prevention program and the American Red Cross, and completed a certification program titled “Outdoor Learning in a Nutshell” with  the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools.