Meet the Staff
Lauren Lines is CNY RC&D Office Manager. She is responsible for overseeing the finances and admistrative functions of the organization, assisting with project development and implementation, and providing support to the Board of Directors. Lauren has a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from Ohio State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management from Penn State University.
CONSULTANTS
Debbie Hawkins is CNY RC&D Bookkeeper. She assists with accounts payable/receivable, maintains budgets, and prepares financial statements for the Board of Directors.
Troy Bishopp is the Project Leader for Utilizing Holistic Planned Grasing as a Regenerative Engine for Sustainable Agriculture grant. Troy is a 5th generation grass farmer and Madison County SWCD Technician with 20+ years in-field grazing experience. Troy will be primarily responsible for assembling and orgtanzing the Project Team and Site coordinators and program curriculum. He will serve as a trainer in the areas of practical grazing strategies and communication with farmers.
AmeriCorps through Rural Health Network of SoCNY.
2011
Hillary Kulik is the Local Foods Access Coordinator for CNY RC&D. Hillary, an Allentown, Pennsylvania native, has a degree in Psychology and Marketing from Juniata College. This position is funded through a partnership with the Rural Health Service Corps and Americorps. Her responsibilities include providing support to the Central New York Bounty program and other current RC&D programs.
2010
Josie Maroney is the Local Foods Access Coordinator for CNY RC&D. Josie is a graduate of Cincinnatus Central School. She has degrees from SUNY Delhi and SUNY Oswego. This position is funded through a partnership with the Rural Health Service Corps and Americorps. Her responsibilites include providing support to the Central New York Bounty program and the Community Gardens program.