Neena joined the Land Trust team in January 2023. She has over a decade of experience in philanthropy and communications. Prior to joining the Land Trust, Neena held positions at Northwest Education Access, College Access Now, and other nonprofits. Neena holds a master’s in public service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, and a bachelor’s in communication studies from Arkansas State University. She’s a newcomer to Whidbey, and a novelist. She lives in Greenbank with her husband where she enjoys scaring herself and others with horror movies, and frolicking with her dog, Cosmo.