
ANCA Staff
Our team is deeply committed to YOU — the people, businesses and communities we serve. Through civic engagement, local events and recreational pursuits, we are actively involved in our communities and the broader North Country region. We are eager to listen to, learn from and collaborate with our members, neighbors, organizational partners, stakeholders and elected leaders. We are happy to share our expertise and connect you with resources, networks and opportunities that help you succeed. Please reach out anytime.


Nancy Bernstein
Energy Circuit Rider

Caitlin Bottcher
Event & Engagement Coordinator

Elizabeth Cooper
Executive Director

Nicole Draina
Clean Energy Communications Coordinator

Ashley Garwood
High Peaks Farmers' Market Manager

Erin Griffin
Clean Energy Hub Director

Jill Henck
Clean Energy Program Director

Zach Hobbs
Interim Deputy Director

John Holmlund
Operations Coordinator

Jon Ignatowski
Manager of Food Systems Business

Keeley Jock
Climate Justice Fellow

Tamara Jolly
Adirondack Diversity Initiative Community Initiatives Manager

Carlie Leary
Energy Circuit Rider

Iris Li
Membership & Administrative Coordinator

Kim Manion
Director of Finance & Operations and Small Business Specialist

Mahala Nyberg
Small Business Program Coordinator

Jennifer Perry
Organics Recycling Coordinator

Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Adirondack Diversity Initiative Director

Melanie Reding
Associate Director, Adirondack Diversity Initiative

Lauren Richard
Small Business Program Director
