Staff
Jeremy Madsen
As Executive Director, Jeremy Madsen sets and implements the organization’s strategic goals and manages its operations. He frequently speaks on land conservation and smart growth. Continue reading
Hillary Aiken
Hillary oversees the Development Department and the Outings program at Greenbelt Alliance. She is focused on bringing an innovative approach to Greenbelt Alliance’s fundraising strategies, working to further connect donors and supporters to Greenbelt’s critical work. Prior to joining Greenbelt Alliance, she worked at Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco and Friends of the Earth. Continue reading
Alexis Amann
Alexis is responsible for general administrative support for the San Francisco and field offices. Continue reading
Michele Beasley
Michele is a San Mateo County native and has been working to protect open space lands and create livable communities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties since 2004. She often speaks on affordable housing and smart growth. Continue reading
Kelly Bray
Kelly is excited to provide support to a new initiative that seeks to engage a broader audience around local planning and development issues through a web-based platform. Continue reading
Amanda Brown-Stevens
Amanda currently oversees the programmatic work of Greenbelt Alliance, including field, policy research and communications. She speaks on local and regional policy and advocacy. Continue reading
Alex Chen
Alex joined the Greenbelt Alliance team way back in the year 2011 as a lowly unpaid intern. He started showing up every day and has since conned his way into his current position as Communications Associate. Continue reading
Joel Devalcourt
As a Santa Cruz, greater Bay Area native, Joel has worked passionately for environmental conservation and social equity much of his life. He continued building on his skills while earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and film from Hampshire College. Most recently, he served as the Community Engagement and Outreach Manager for the Louisiana Housing Alliance after receiving a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of New Orleans. Continue reading
Anu Dhaliwal
Anu leads Greenbelt Alliance’s efforts in ensuring the right development happens in the right places in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties. A Bay Area native, Anu fell in love with the great outdoors during frequent early childhood frequent visits to California’s beautiful wildlife with her family. Continue reading
Amie Fleming
Amie supports the Development Department’s event planning, membership initiatives, outings, and grant management where her love of fastidious organization is embraced. She enjoys meeting with members and learning what people love about the Bay Area.
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