Abby Horrigan
VP of Development
Prior to joining Keep America Beautiful in 2021, Abby spent twelve years saving historic places with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Our team
A small national team, working alongside hundreds of local affiliates to do beautiful things in communities across the country.
Our leadership
Allison Hannel
Chief Operating Officer
Allison Hannel serves as Chief Operations Officer of Keep America Beautiful, where she leads operations, finance, human resources, board support, and major organizational events while partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team to advance organizational strategy.
April Wennerstrom
Sr. Director of Operations
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As the Senior Director of Operations for Keep America Beautiful (KAB), April Wennerstrom plays a vital role in overseeing the organization’s day-to-day functions, ensuring efficiency, and driving impact across its national programs.
Collin Holder
Director of Partnerships and Experiences
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Collin Holder has more than 13 years of experience in fund development, marketing, festival and event planning, and advancing organizations in the non-profit sector.
David Scott PhD
SVP of Data and Research
David Scott, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President of Data and Research for Keep America Beautiful.
David Wheeler
Vice President, National Partnerships
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David Wheeler currently serves as Keep America Beautiful’s Vice President, National Partnerships, where he directs a number of national and regional KAB initiatives across the U.S.
Erin Slaughter
Director of Development
Erin Slaughter joins Keep America Beautiful with over 11 years of experience in non-profit fundraising and development.
Halle Ann Fernandez
Grants Manager
Halle Ann Fernandez is thrilled to serve as Keep America Beautiful’s Grants Manager.
Janel Crite
Comptroller
Jason Smith
Director Eastern Region
Jason Smith is the Affiliate Operations Regional Director for the Eastern Region.
Jennifer Lawson
President and CEO
Jennifer Lawson is President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, a national nonprofit that works to inspire and educate people to improve and beautify their community environment.
Jeri Irby
Director RETREET and Green Initiatives
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Jerí Irby is a dedicated conservationist with over a decade of professional experience in forestry, environmental education, and community engagement.
Kanika Greenlee
Senior Vice President, Affiliate Network
Kanika Greenlee serves as the Senior Vice President, Affiliate Network. In this role, she guides the development, performance, and impact of our 700+ affiliates nationwide.
Katie Felberg
Program Manager
Currently serving as Program Manager, Katie Felberg brings a strong foundation in environmental education and volunteer engagement to her role at Keep America Beautiful.
Kurt Uhlendorf
Western Regional Director
Kurt Uhlendorf is the Western Regional Director at Keep America Beautiful, where he works alongside affiliates to build local capacity, deepen community engagement, and drive lasting environmental impact.
Leslie Aun McClain
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Leslie Aun McClain is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Keep America Beautiful, where she leads marketing, media relations, and external communications.
Losida Garcia
Director, Program Management
Losida Garcia joins KAB with more than a decade of experience in corporate social responsibility, program management, and large-scale volunteer initiatives.
Mallory Coffey
Director Affiliate Success and Partnerships
Mallory Coffee is the Director of Affiliate Development and Staff Liaison for the State Leaders Council.
McCall Vrydaghs
Sr. Director of Communications
McCall Vrydaghs is Sr. Director of Communications at Keep America Beautiful and executive producer of Do Beautiful Things, the organization’s official podcast.
Nick Herman
Chief Growth Officer
Nick Herman is honored to serve the mission of Keep America Beautiful, where he leads the organization’s fundraising, partnerships, and revenue growth strategies to advance its mission of building cleaner, greener, and more beautiful communities.
Rowan Sharkey
Data and Evaluation Analyst
Rowan Sharkey is the Data and Evaluation Analyst at Keep America Beautiful, where she supports the research, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based projects.
Sabrina Ross
Executive Director Keep Newark Beautiful
Sabrina Ross is a dynamic human and professional with a background in service delivery, neighborhood planning, project planning, and collaborations.
Sawyer Quinn Brown
Development Operations Manager
Sawyer Quinn Brown has 4 years of Development Operations experience under their belt.
Thea Michailides
Director Systems Technologies
Thea has worked in operations for over 15 years. She has held increasingly senior positions in a variety of roles within the field.
See how your support is put to work
The team — and the board that governs it — are accountable for the same record: annual reviews, audited financials, and the programs they fund.