New Faces at CFPA
CFPA welcomes new staff members who will support our conservation goals, ongoing trail work, and thriving education programs.
Julia Sonen (left), our new Education Assistant, is a recent graduate of Allegheny College where she majored in environmental science and sustainability, with minors in Arabic and biology. She has organized and led service projects, guided overnight backcountry trips, and engaged the public in meaningful environmental programs as both a sustainability assistant at Allegheny College and a wilderness intern with the Student Conservation Association in the Green Mountain National Forest, As a 2024 intern with CFPA’s Trails Program, she helped to advance our outreach and volunteer engagement on the New England National Scenic Trail, assisted the Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps, led public hikes, and enhanced our volunteer operations. Julia is eager to apply her background in environmental science, ecosystem management, and community outreach to CFPA’s mission.
Callen Creeden (right) is our new Development Assistant. Callen holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and political science from American University, and brings to CFPA a strong background in donor relations, fundraising management, and nonprofit operations. He will be instrumental in managing donor data, assisting with fundraising campaigns, and supporting CFPA’s development initiatives to expand CFPA’s impact.
In other news, Meaghan Strange has been promoted to Communications Coordinator. Meaghan has been an integral part of our Development team, and in her new role she will take the lead in creating and executing a dynamic communication strategy that amplifies CFPA’s mission.