Board & Staff

Career Opportunities

Conservation Associate

Staff

Sally Price, Executive Director
Sally was the founding Executive Director of New Jersey’s Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) where she and her staff worked for ten years to protect a portion of the NJ Pine Barrens. PPA coordinated with the NJ Conservation Foundation on conservation easements while also monitoring the state’s Pinelands Commission’s comprehensive management plan for land use in seven counties. Sally also lived in Maine for ten years where she helped raise funds to build a LEED certified performing arts center at the Waynflete School in Portland, ME and helped New England Forestry Foundation raise funds to protect a large landscape in Downeast, ME. Prior to her time in Maine, she helped the Ocean Conservancy organize their foundation and corporate fundraising program.
Contact Sally at sally@landtrustva.org

Natalie Burns, Stewardship Associate
Natalie joined LTV in 2021. She assists in maintaining the Stewardship Team’s responsibilities, which include visiting each of LTV’s easements, meeting with landowners to answer their questions, conducting BDR updates, and assisting in the easement intake process. She grew up in Warrenton, Virginia and graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in geographic science and a minor in environmental science. Before LTV, Natalie worked on a trail crew for the Southwest conservation corps in Durango, Colorado, and is excited to continue her passion of conservation with LTV. In her free time, Natalie enjoys going on hikes, seeing live music, and spending time with friends and family. Contact Natalie at  natalie@landtrustva.org

Ashton Cole, Deputy Director
Ashton Cole joined the Land Trust of Virginia in January of 2007. Ashton is responsible for working with landowners, monitoring easement properties, drafting and negotiating new easement projects, creating Baseline Documentation Reports, managing LTV’s in-house Geographic Information System and conducting conservation value research, analysis, and mapping for rural village protection studies. Ashton was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia and holds a BA in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington. Ashton enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, home brewing and spending time with family and friends. Contact Ashton at ashton@landtrustva.org

Arianne Govoni-Young, Office Manager
Ari joined LTV’s staff in 2019 after serving as a volunteer for multiple LTV events. She is responsible for the day to day office management and administrative duties of LTV. Ari was born and raised in Nokesville, Virginia and has traveled the country hiking and camping with her family. She currently enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and furry children camping and going to the track. She is also an avid Disney lover. You can contact Ari@landtrustva.org 

Sophie Langenberg, Communications & Education Manager
Sophie joined LTV in 2021. Her responsibilities include media relations, creating and managing LTV’s print and electronic communications, and social media. Prior to LTV, she was an Account Executive at Middleburg based, Bendure Communications, working with several local nonprofits. Sophie has a biology degree from the University of Virginia. A native of the Middleburg area, she spends her time outside of work playing polo and gardening with her husband Sebastian, and son Berend. Contact Sophie at Sophie@landtrustva.org 

Kerry Roszel, Development Manager
Kerry joined LTV in 2015. She has been part of the Loudoun and Fauquier County Communities for many years. Prior to joining LTV, Kerry was the Director of Education with the Associated Builders & Contractors – Virginia Chapter (ABC-VA) where she was directly involved with member training, development and outreach. Kerry is excited to bring her strong communication skills to LTV to support and strengthen its outreach and fundraising efforts. She is currently working on a number of projects to increase LTV’s presence in the community by partnering with local organizations, providing educational opportunities for families, and of course, LTV’s annual Garden Party. Find Kerry at kerry@landtrustva.org

Amanda Scheps, Director of Conservation
Amanda joined LTV in 2022 after 15 years working with both the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Virginia Department of Forestry easement and stewardship programs. She works closely with Ashton to expand our easement program. Prior to her extensive work in land conservation throughout the Commonwealth, she earned a Masters degree in Landscape Architecture from Virginia Tech. Amanda lives in Middleburg with her husband and two adult daughters. Contact Amanda at Amanda@landtrustva.org