Lisa Mechaley

Lisa Mechaley is an experienced environmental educator with a diverse background in teaching and program management. Currently serving as an Environmental Educator at Hudson Highlands Land Trust since July 2015, Lisa has previously held roles such as Part-time Teacher Professional Development at Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation and Education Director at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. From 2009 to 2013, Lisa worked as an Educator/Program Manager at Hudson Highlands Land Trust and served as a Science Teacher at Rippowam Cisqua School from 2000 to 2008. Additional experience includes a position as a staff developer at Bank Street College. Lisa’s educational qualifications include an Advanced Certificate in Education for Sustainability from Manhattanville University, a Master's in Science Education from Southern Connecticut State University, a Bachelor's in Biology from Central Connecticut State University, and currently pursuing a Professional Certificate in Systems Thinking from Cornell University.