Meet the Team

Contact Sarah:
610-372-4992, ext. 104
sarah.chudnovsky@berksnature.org

Michael joined our staff in August of 2015. He has volunteered for many environmental organizations and is a board member of several more. He was an intern for us during the summer of 2013, while he was acquiring his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Biology at Kutztown University. He spent a lot of his time at Kutztown involved in extracurricular activities. He was the vice-president of the Kutztown University Environmental Action Club, research assistant, teacher’s assistant, tutor, and did independent research. He has experience in management, photography, citizen education at the Department of Agriculture, laboratory work, and concentrated on limnology (water ecology) at school. He lives in Sinking Spring with his son Michael Jr.
Contact Michael:
610-372-4992, ext. 108
michael.griffith@berksnature.org

Contact Jeremy:
610-372-4992, ext. 105
jeremy.haymaker@berksnature.org

Contact Larry:
610-372-4992, ext. 116
larry.lloyd@berksnature.org

Contact Dawn:
610-372-4992, ext. 100
dawn.mcdonough@berksnature.org

Throughout her academic career, Regan nurtured a love for communicating science through art and stories. It was this passion for creative science communications that eventually drew her away from academia. Now, Regan spends most of her free time building her art portfolio, playing Ultimate frisbee, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband.
Contact Regan:
610-372-4992, ext. 111
regan.dohm@berksnature.org

Berks Nature recently completed a nearly $4.2 million capital campaign to raise money for a new nature center, “The Nature Place” at Angelica Park, which opened in September 2017 and has achieved LEED GOLD certification.
The Berks Nature team has focused on preserving agricultural land, forests and open space; protecting the quality of our streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes; environmental education and by promoting those values that contribute to a sustainable future for our community.
Before joining Berks Nature, Kim spent nearly 12 years as director of development at Penn State where she managed the development, alumni and university relations programs for both the Berks Campus in Reading and the Lehigh Valley Campus in Fogelsville. Kim graduated from Penn State University, University Park in 1985 with a degree in Elementary Education. She did her student teaching at Mill Rythe First School on Hayling Island in England.
Kim serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) and shares her time with many other organizations in the community. Kim lives with her husband, Kevin in a 218-year-old stone farm house in Jefferson Township, Berks County; her sons Carver and McQuillin are adults.
Contact Kim:
610-372-4992, ext. 106
kim.murphy@berksnature.org

Contact Anne:
610-372-4992, ext. 115
anne.muvdi@berksnature.org

Beckey is passionate about educating the public and future generations about conserving our natural resources, and enjoys helping adults and children in developing a deep relationship with the natural world. She lives in Robeson Township with her husband, Dave, and two children, Ben and David. They enjoy spending time together on their forested property in the Hay Creek Watershed.
Contact Beckey:
610-372-4992, ext. 103
beckey.seel@berksnature.org

Born and raised in Berks County, Tami’s passion has always been focused on protecting the natural resources that make our community so special. She enjoys sharing her experience in both conservation efforts and fundraising with others in our community. Tami, her husband Todd and sons Paul, Charlie and Johnny live in South Heidelberg Township. Family time typically includes spending time outside in nature!
Contact Tami:
610-372-4992, ext. 110
tami.shimp@berksnature.org

Born and raised in Lancaster County, Kaitlyn moved to Berks County after graduation and fell in love with the area. She has a passion for protecting our natural resources and connecting people to nature. In her free time, you can find Kaitlyn hiking, mountain biking, camping or traveling!
Contact Kaitlyn:
610-372-4992, ext. 109
kaitlyn.tothero@berksnature.org