Please welcome Matt Pienkowski to The Virginia Eastern Shore (VES) Land Trust. Matt will be the first Community Outreach Coordinator. He will be working on event, outreach and education programs, like the Oyster Roast Dinner, second grade field trips, and community hikes and workshops.
“VES Land Trust is excited to grow our community outreach programing with the addition of Matt. We look forward to connecting more people locally with conservation and the land through programs like Paint and Picture the Shore,” said Hali Plourde-Rogers, Executive Director.
Matt graduated from William and Mary with degrees in Environmental Policy and Sociology. He has been working for the past decade in community outreach, outdoor recreation, and education with organizations including W&M’s Tribe Adventure Program, REI’s Outdoor School, and most recently the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.
Matt joins Stewardship Manager, Arthur Upshur and Executive Director, Hali Plourde-Rogers on staff. The position is made possible by a grant from The Volgenau Foundation.