Staff

Whitney Lash-Marshall, Executive Director

Baltimore Woods Executive Director Whitney Lash-Marshall Whitney joined The Woods after several years of teaching and conducting research in the fields of conservation. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resource Policy from SUNY-ESF. Growing up in Western New York, Whitney was an early explorer of all things outdoors and over the years has continued to connect with the environment through her work as a science educator, camp counselor, and naturalist. A firm believer in the “hands-on, minds-on” model of connecting people to nature, she is excited to work with the Baltimore Woods community to promote the true power of place right here at home in Central New York. Whitney is an avid volleyball player, hiker, and traveler and looks forward to meeting you at The Woods!

Tom Meier, Program Manager & Camp Director

tom meier camp director Tom graduated from SUNY-ESF in 2001 with a BS in Environmental Forest Biology and Forest Resources Management. He has been a counselor, naturalist, and director at various Boy Scout and Environmental Education camps for the past 20 years. Tom has many hobbies and skills, chief among them are playing banjo, guitar and mandolin, nature photography, and fly fishing. He spent his childhood playing in the woods, fishing in farm ponds, skipping rocks, building forts, camping, backpacking, and forming a deep connection to the natural world. As Camp Director at Baltimore Woods since 2007, he has been passionate about providing those same opportunities for hundreds of local children as they play and discover and build their own nature connections.

David DuBois, Director of Stewardship

David DuBois, BWNC Land Steward David graduated from SUNY-Binghamton in 2016 with a BS in Biochemistry. Since then he has been working on trails and wildlife out west. He has cleared trails in the wilderness of Idaho, tracked desert pronghorn in Mexico, chased woodpeckers around a fire scar in Oregon, and monitored declining birds in Montana. As land steward David is excited to keep the trails of Baltimore Woods usable and beautiful and the ecological processes of the preserve healthy and functioning. When not at Baltimore Woods he’s probably birding, botanizing, or hiking somewhere else in Central New York.

Jared Sammon, Land Steward

Jared Sammon, Land Steward Jared joined Baltimore Woods as a Land Steward in 2025 after previously interning with the organization. He graduated from SUNY Cortland with a B.S. in Outdoor Recreation and a concentration in Natural Resource Recreation Management. A lifelong resident of Marcellus, Jared is a proud graduate of Marcellus High School. Jared is excited to build on his experience in stewardship, trail maintenance, and GIS fieldwork, and brings a strong passion for conservation and sustainable recreation. At SUNY Cortland, he gained hands-on experience through coursework and fieldwork focused on protecting natural resources and meeting stakeholder needs. Outside of The Woods, Jared enjoys fishing, primitive camping, and swimming. He also played baseball and basketball at Onondaga Community College and continued his basketball career at SUNY Cortland.

Katie Robideau, School Programs Manager

staff member Katie Robideau School Programs Manager

Katie graduated from SUNY-ESF in 2019 with a B.A. in Natural Resources Management and concentration in Recreation Resource and Protected Area Management. Growing up in Niagara Falls, New York, she quickly gained an appreciation for the natural world which enabled her to explore opportunities in environmental education and stewardship. As School Programs Manager, Katie is looking forward to connecting children with hands-on science learning through the Nature in the City Program and field trips at Baltimore Woods! Katie loves nature photography, making jewelry, ceramics, hiking, and spending time with her two dogs.

Kat Resanovich, Environmental Educator & Volunteer Coordinator

Kat joined the Baltimore Woods team as a part-time intern and educator in 2024. After graduating with a degree in Environmental Education and Interpretation in 2025, Kat transitioned into her current role as an Environmental Educator and Volunteer Coordinator. Originally from the Hudson Valley, Kat grew up exploring the Hudson River estuary and Palisades mountains which inspired her love for nature. In addition to these experiences, Kat has been in a variety of different roles throughout the state such as an educator with New York State Parks and the volunteer coordinator at a community farm. When not working, Kat enjoys ceramics, swimming, going to craft fairs, and taking her cats on walks. Kat is thrilled to continue her work at Baltimore Woods, and to help connect more people to the environment.

Anna Stunkel, Environmental Educator

Anna graduated from College of the Atlantic in 2013 with a B.A. in Human Ecology and concentration in Wildlife Biology. She grew up in eastern Massachusetts and spent her childhood exploring out in nature. Anna is so excited to help inspire wonder, joy, and stewardship of the natural world for all ages through the diverse programs here at Baltimore Woods. She has worked as an ornithologist and environmental educator in a variety of places around the country, including two seasons as a raptor biologist at nearby Derby Hill Bird Observatory. She can’t wait to get to know more folks in the Central New York community! Anna loves birding, hiking, horseback riding, traveling, and drawing colored pencil wildlife art.

Catherine McLaughlin, Environmental Educator

Katie joined the Baltimore Woods team in 2022 after teaching as an Environmental Educator and Camp Director at Rogers Environmental Education Center. They are a Central New York native, growing up in Oswego county and continuing their education at SUNY-ESF. They hold a B.S. in Environmental Education and Interpretation and a M.P.S. in Forest Resources Management. Katie spent most of their childhood catching frogs, helping their mom in the garden, or at summer camp. Outside of work, Katie can be found hiking with their dog, experimenting in the kitchen, learning a new craft, or gracing a community stage.

Kaylen Iorio, Environmental Educator

Kaylen graduated from Virginia Tech in 2023 with a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation and a minor in Ecological Cities. She spent time in Reno, Nevada working with AmeriCorps at the Great Basin Institute guiding kids in nature activities and creating meaningful outdoor experiences. Kaylen also served as a naturalist in Cape May developing environmental education lessons for children and wants to encourage thoughtful interactions between people and nature resulting in a genuine connection to the environment. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, birding, exploring new places, and looks forward to seeing you at Baltimore Woods!

Amelia Gross, Environmental Educator

Amelia is thrilled to join the Baltimore Woods Team as an Environmental Educator. Although new to Central New York, Amelia grew up in Tarrytown, NY and graduated from the University of Rochester, where she studied Environmental Health and Political Science. As a student, Amelia interned for the City of Rochester, which helped her discover a passion for environmental education. Since graduating in 2023, Amelia has been fortunate to work with students in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park and at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire. She is eager to explore a new part of New York and help students connect to nature. When she isn’t outside, Amelia loves to read, cook, and play games with friends.

Rachel Ribaudo, Environmental Educator, Nature in the City

Rachel holds a B.S in Environmental Science and an M.S. in Hydrology. Following her education, she spent several years working in environmental consulting, but she discovered a love for educating children through homeschooling and teaching Sunday school. She loves hiking with her family and sharing the wonder of nature with her kids. When she’s not teaching or hiking, she enjoys playing tennis, knitting, and playing the piano.

Bailey Whiffen, Environmental Educator, Nature in the City

Bailey joined Baltimore Woods as a Nature in the City Educator in 2024. She completed her undergrad at SUNY-ESF with a B.S. in conservation biology and her M.S.T at SUNY Oswego in Adolescent Education in Biology. Growing up on Long Island, she always had a deep appreciation for the living world and helping others connect more to it. As a Nature in the City educator, Bailey is looking forward to connecting children with hands on learning about the natural world. Bailey enjoys gardening, cooking, learning about the history and culture of food, and running in her free time.

Emma Harvey, Environmental Educator, Nature in the City

Emma graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2019 with a degree in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Their experience in conservation and environmental work includes three seasons with AmeriCorps, for both Utah Conservation Corps and Montana Conservation Corps, and two seasons of work as a pesticide applicator for a local tree service. While Emma joined the team as a stewardship intern for The Woods in August 2025, her volunteer work here began in 2023. Emma is passionate about cultivating a positive relationship between people and the world we all share. In their free time, Emma enjoys many things, including, but not limited to, reading, hiking, camping, dancing, and trying new things as often as possible. Emma looks forward to teaching and learning alongside the Nature in the City team at Baltimore Woods.

Aimee Chiore, Business Manager

Aimee is a lifelong resident who grew up in the surrounding area and brings a deep connection to the community. Her career has encompassed project management for large commercial developments and financial business administration. Her connection to Baltimore Woods began years ago when her son attended day camp — an experience filled with joy and lasting memories that continue to inspire her involvement today. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys gardening and handcraft hobbies, spending quiet time at home with her partner, Matt, and relaxing with their two dogs while cooking and enjoying the simple comforts of home.