Exciting journeys sometimes lead to unexpected destinations! When the need arose to have an interim leader at the Coastal Land Trust in September 2022, I was happy to step [...]

Sarah joined the Coastal Land Trust in 2023 as Stewardship Assistant.  Originally from Suffolk, VA, she grew up exploring the woods and marshes along the Nansemond River. Sarah graduated [...]

Beth Steelman, Development Officer for the Coastal Land Trust, passed away on March 17, 2023. A trusted colleague, dear friend, and invaluable mentor, Beth is sorely missed by all [...]

Elaine Jordan Re-Appointed Affiliate at NC Wildlife Committee Elaine R. Jordan was recently re-appointed as an At-Large Affiliate on the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee of the North Carolina Wildlife [...]

Welcome Back Maddie As an intern for the Coastal Land Trust last year, Maddie Woodard provided Spanish translation for maps and trail signs at Springer's Point Preserve. She also [...]

Merrie Jo Alcoke New Bern Merrie Jo is originally from, and currently resides in, New Bern, NC. She recently served as the Director of the Governor’s Eastern Office. Prior [...]

Mellissa Dionesotes Promoted Mellissa Dionesotes, stewardship biologist for the Coastal Land Trust, has been promoted to Land and Stewardship Manager. In this position, Mellissa will be responsible for coordinating [...]

Laura Brockington: Duke Stanback Fellow Laura Brockington is currently a graduate student at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment. She is studying Ecosystem Science and Conservation. As the Coastal [...]

Eric grew up in Miami, FL exploring the mangrove forests of the Everglades, snorkeling in Biscayne Bay, and camping in forests across the state. He moved in North Carolina [...]