BOARD MEMBERS

STAFF

LeAnn Rutledge, Executive Director

LeAnn has served in the nonprofit world for over fourteen years in the capacities of executive leadership, volunteer management, outreach and engagement, grant writing, grant research, grant management, grant administration, board engagement, and others. Over the last seven years, she has provided support to 15 soil and water conservation district boards as a liaison. Serving conservation districts is her passion.

As an informal educator, she has taught environmental stewardship and agriculture education lessons to more than 8,000 children, youth, and adults. In 2018, she created a Conservation Education Collaborative program with local libraries with the purpose of increasing agricultural and environmental literacy in children up to five years old. LeAnn provides her expertise, serving as a volunteer board member, for other nonprofit organizations who advocate for K-5th grade outdoor learning and economic development opportunities for small farmers. 

LeAnn is a North Carolina A&T State University alumna holding a bachelor's degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences and also a Waste Management certificate from the institution. She earned numerous environmental educator certifications during her time here in Georgia. Hampton, Virginia is the place she calls home. However, her time lived in Georgia so far has proven key to her career path progression.

PARTNERSHIPS

Georgia Association of RC&Ds Councils

Southeastern Association of RC&D Councils

USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service

UGA Extension

Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Southeastern Partnerships for Forests and Water

County Commissioners

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