Originally, the Land Trust had a founding Board of three, including a handful of volunteers. Today, it is directed by a nine-member local Board of Directors and four standing committees, which serve without compensation, and a small professional staff responsible for carrying out a program for land conservation.
Professional Staff
“Southeast Alaska is the crown jewel of Alaska. All the natural elements co-emerge at such a human scale so grand, and yet so accessible. I knew I was home when I arrived in Southeast.”
-Diane Mayer |
Diane Mayer Executive Director Diane Mayer graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In Alaska for over twenty years, Diane has enjoyed a career as a natural resource manager and environmental regulator. She has worked as a field soil scientist, coastal project coordinator, environmental facilitator and Director of the Alaska Governor’s Office of Governmental Coordination. She has served on the Board of Director’s for the Southeast Alaska Land Trust and the Shambhala Meditation Center of Juneau. She balances the demands of her current job as Executive Director of the Trust with her love for hiking and kayaking and boating. |
 “Southeast Alaska’s natural treasures enjoy increased significance to me the more I kayak along its wild shores and travel around the world.” |
Gretchen Keiser Conservation Specialist Gretchen has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Science Education from Cornell University and a Master’s of Science in Biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In Alaska since the mid-1970s, Gretchen has worked in natural resources as a field biologist, legislative analyst, coastal program manager, city planner and water quality regulatory manager. She serves on the Board of Directors for True North Federal Credit Union and Rainforest Yoga – two not-for-profit organizations important to the well being of the Juneau community. Gretchen brings her enthusiasm for the conservation of Southeast Alaska’s natural landscapes, coupled with her personal interests in kayaking, gardening, yoga, and travel. |
 “Every time the sun comes out and I see the mountains, glaciers and waters of SE Alaska.. I am reminded just how special this place is we get to enjoy.”-Angie Hoffard |
Angie Hoffard Conservation Assistant Angie has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Forest Management from Oregon State University. She first discovered her love of Southeast Alaska through a University exchange program at UAS in 2006. Angie served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for a nonprofit environmental organization in eastern Jamaica. She has over 6 years of natural resource experience working for various private companies, nonprofits and governmental organizations. Angie enjoys fishing, hiking and simply enjoying the mountains and waters of Southeast Alaska.
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