John Hutchinson
Executive Director
John has been engaged in fundraising, development, and policy research related to land conservation and battlefield preservation in Virginia and nationally for more than 36 years. Most recently, John directed land acquisition and conservation programs … Read More →
Genevieve Goss
Upper James Program Director
Genevieve Goss has worked for the Valley Conservation Council (VCC) for two decades, primarily focused on the southern counties in its 11-county service area. As a long-standing educator, Genevieve reaches out to farmers, foresters, businesspeople, representatives … Read More →
Emily Bender
Land Protection Director
Emily Bender is a Bridgewater College graduate with a B.S in Environmental Science. She has been with VCC since January 2018 and currently serves as the Land Protection and Outreach Specialist. Her favorite part of her … Read More →
Taylor Evans
Land Protection Specialist
Taylor Evans joined VCC in 2021 and currently serves as Land Protection Specialist. Taylor moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 2009 to attend James Madison University and immediately fell in love with the area's rich natural … Read More →
Maya Hawthorn Gunderson
Director of Operations
Maya Hawthorn Gunderson has been with VCC since 2020 as their Operations Director. She moved to the Valley in 2002 where she received a BA in English Literature from James Madison University. She apprenticed in midwifery … Read More →
