Faces of the Friends
Staff
Jennifer Peasnall
Director of Conservation
Jennifer joined Friends in May 2023 as the Conservation Programs Manager. Jennifer is originally from Delaware, and has previous experience working in the nonprofit world. Jennifer received a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation along with minors in Marine Studies and Journalism.
While working with tidal and nontidal water bodies, Jennifer discovered a love for program coordination and management and has brought this passion to Maine.
Jennifer now lives within the watershed with cats, Cosmo and Orion. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys writing, singing, and all things outdoors.
Caroline Balano-Stott
Conservation Programs Manager
Caroline joined the Friends as Conservation Programs Manager in April 2025. Caroline has worked seasonally with the Friends since 2016 across several roles and programs. Caroline grew up in Central Maine and looks forward to continuing to help protect the lakes, ponds, and streams Caroline has loved since childhood.
Caroline lives within the watershed with family, cats, dog, and chickens. Outside work, Caroline enjoys reading, hiking, skiing and overall being outdoors.
Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Board of Directors
- Kathy Boggan, Interim President
- Kim Bowie, President Elect
- Walter Wiacek, Treasurer
- John Branning, Secretary
- Keith Coulling, Acting Executive Director
- Jim Adams
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Greg Anderson
Amy Burr
Amy Gingras
Advisory Council
- Kent Ackley
- Rob Brown
- Tavis Hasenfus
- Wayde Rankin
- Andrew Silsby
- Sandy Small-Hughes
- Brian Tarbuck