Wilton Land Trust Staff

Whitney is thrilled to bring her passion for sustainable land care, environmental stewardship, and community engagement to her role as Executive Director of the Wilton Land Trust. With nearly a decade of leadership experience, she has championed ecological education and sustainability initiatives at nonprofits dedicated to organic agriculture and nature-based landscaping, including the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY), New York Wine & Grape Foundation, and Perfect Earth Project.

Whitney holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science with Research Honors in Food Science and Viticulture and Enology from Cornell University. Committed to lifelong learning, she has also earned certificates in Medicinal Plants, Soil Health, and Leadership Fundamentals from Cornell.

Most days, Whitney can be found in the office in the Offutt Barn at Chestnut Meadows. Feel free to drop by to say hello, wander this unique upland meadow, and visit the American Chestnut Tree orchard. 

When she’s not at work, Whitney can often be found camping or hiking with her two Labrador retrievers, skiing the slopes of Vermont, tending her home garden, cooking elaborate meals, or crafting herbal remedies in her kitchen. Her deep love for conservation and the natural world fuels her commitment to preserving Wilton’s landscapes for future generations.