NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES: STAFF DIRECTORY
Kay Carlson, President and Chief Executive Officer
(216) 321-5935 ext. 227
carlson@shakerlakes.org
Kay Carlson was appointed as Executive Director of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes in January 2009, after serving as Interim Executive Director for six months. She was named President and CEO in May 2017. Kay comes to the Center with a vast background of experience and passion for the environment. She has a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor's degree in Human Ecology from Connecticut College. Prior to joining the Nature Center, she served as the Director of the Lake Erie Watershed Program for The Nature Conservancy's Ohio Chapter, Executive Director of the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization, and a Resource Planning Manager for the State of Florida. Kay was active on the Nature Center's Board of Trustees from 2004-2008, serving on the Executive Committee, Governance Committee, and as Chair of the Natural Resources Management Committee. She currently serves on the national Board of Directors for the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Board of Directors, as well as several local Advisory Boards. She is currently active with Cleveland Social Venture Partners and is an alumna of the Cleveland Bridge Builders program, YWCA Momentum Women's Leadership program, and the Institute for Conservation Leadership Executive Director Leadership program. She enjoys sailing, skiing, swimming, walking, yoga and scuba diving. Kay is a native of Cleveland Heights and now resides in Chagrin Falls with her husband, Rick Albaugh.
Cara Anderson, Visitor and Administrative Services Associate
cara@shakerlakes.org
Shelley Bender, Environmental Educator
bender@shakerlakes.org
Sara Borse, Volunteer Manager
(216) 321-5935, ext 237
sara@shakerlakes.org
Christi Carlson, Rentals and HR Coordinator
(216) 321-5935, ext. 234
christi@shakerlakes.org
Mary Jo Ciuni, Environmental Educator
ciuni@shakerlakes.org
Lisa Golba, Early Childhood Environmental Educator
(216) 321-5935, ext.225
golba@shakerlakes.org
Eric Gregorchik, Director of Facilities Operations
(216) 321-5935, ext. 229
gregorchik@shakerlakes.org
Gary Grodin, Visitor Services Associate
gary@shakerlakes.org
Christopher Hall, Director of Finance and Administration
(216) 321-5935, ext. 222
chall@shakerlakes.org
Michelle Hall, Accountant Bookkeeper
(216) 321-5935, ext. 222
mhall@shakerlakes.org
Hunter Hammil, Outdoor Adventure Camp Manager
p 216.321.5935 ext. 226
hunter@shakerlakes.org
Katrina Heinzen, Seasonal Environmental Educator + B'earthday Party Educator
heinzen@shakerlakes.org
Sarah Holden, Environmental Educator
sholden@shakerlakes.org
Nyeshja Malone, Visitor Services Associate
malone@shakerlakes.org
David Markowitz, Visitor Services Associate
markowitz@shakerlakes.org
Nick Mikash, Natural Resources Manager
(216) 321-5935, ext. 240
mikash@shakerlakes.org
Julia Mitchell, Grants Manager
(216) 321-5935, ext. 228
mitchell@shakerlakes.org
Erica Prange, Director of Education
(216) 321-5935, ext. 243
prange@shakerlakes.org
Katie Ross, School Programs Manager
(216) 321-5935 ext. 233
ross@shakerlakes.org
Meri Ruble, Seasonal Environmental Educator
ruble@shakerlakes.org
Greg Sabin, Facilities Assistant
sabin@shakerlakes.org
Lauren Schmidt, Outdoor Adventure Camp Manager
(216) 321-5935, ext. 226
schmidt@shakerlakes.org
Robert Sikora, Chief Development Officer
(216) 321-5935, ext. 223
sikora@shakerlakes.org
Tania Younkin, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement
(216) 321-5935, ext. 244
younkin@shakerlakes.org
Alexandria Yurosko, Marketing Content Manager
(216) 321-5935, ext. 242
yurosko@shakerlakes.org
Andy Weiss, Visitor Services Associate
p 216.321.5935
weiss@shakerlakes.org
Wendy Weiss, Visitor Services Associate
wendy@shakerlakes.org
Rachel Weller, Visitor Services Coordinator
weller@shakerlakes.org