Our Leadership Team
Stephanie Burkhart
Stephanie Burkhart joined The Nature Conservancy in 2026 and serves as our Washington state director.
Melinda Milner
Melinda is the deputy state director for TNC in Washington.
MMilner@tnc.org
206-436-6242
Marie Angeles
Marie is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion at TNC in Washington.
marie.angeles@tnc.org
206-971-4330
David Mendoza
David is the director of public advocacy and engagement for TNC in Washington.
Kathleen Phan
Kathleen Phan is the director of philanthropy for TNC in Washington.
kathleen.phan@tnc.org
510-495-5227
Iris Redwood-Sawyerr
Iris is the executive coordinator and trustee liaison for TNC in Washington.
IRedwoodSawyerr@tnc.org
206-436-6240
James Schroeder
James is the director of conservation for TNC in Washington.
jschroeder@tnc.org
206-436-6237
Jamie Stroble
Jamie is the director of climate action and resilience for The Nature Conservancy in Washington.