Saddler's Woods Conservation Association (SWCA) is managed by an all volunteer board of directors that donate their professional services to the organization.
Janet Goehner-Jacobs, Executive Director
Janet has 30 years of management experience. Janet was active in the movement to save Saddler's Woods from development and worked to found an organization dedicated to Saddler's Woods when preserved. Janet pursues grants, executes restoration projects, oversees daily operations, and ensures that SWCA succeeds in its core initiatives of restoration, education, and research. Janet has received awards for her conservation efforts from the Audubon Wildlife Society and the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions.
Mike Doyle, Director of Forest Management
Mike manages the habitat restoration and stewardship initiatives in Saddler's Woods. Mike found his passion for the environment early in his life when he saw the surrounding nature around him dwindle due to development. Mike first served as an intern with SWCA while attending Rowan University where he graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. Mike continued to volunteer for SWCA after graduation and his enthusiastic commitment earned him SWCA’s Volunteer of the Year award in 2017. Mike has previously served as an Advisory Director. He is currently employed as a data analyst for CSL Services. Mike is excited to help care for the environment in his free time!
Jeff Calhoun, Director of Education & Community Outreach
Jeff manages the education and outreach programs offered by SWCA to the community. Jeff joined the ranks of SWCA as an intern in 2022 and quickly became an integral part of SWCA operations. Jeff has a bachelors degree in African American history from Rutgers University. Jeff especially loves to be connected to a place with such a rich history and cultural significance. Jeff is a co-author of Who Botter Otter?, a children’s story which chronicles the journey of an otter discovering who is responsible for the pollution in their river. Jeff has been an organic gardener for 15 years and is a Gloucester County Certified Gardner. He uses those skills to grow and maintain a permaculture food forest. He also independently studies edible and medicinal plants of the Eastern forest and is a Certified Community Herbalist. Jeff enjoys incorporating his knowledge of herbal medicine into trail tours to help build deeper connections between people and the plants of Saddler's Woods.
David Jacobs, Director of Finance
In addition to assisting with activities in the woods, David maintains the financial records for the association. David received his B.S. degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of New Jersey. He is a Senior Manager in Enterprise Security and Fraud at Vanguard.
Lorraine Prince, Director of Communications - Public Events & Media Outreach
Lorraine helps keep conservation momentum going by expanding awareness to the community through classes, education programs, and media relations. After attending Syracuse University as an arts/communication major, she started work life as an early adopter of computer graphics and finished as a digital project manager for a global software company. Since retiring, Lorraine has happily merged a lifetime of disparate skills for the greater good of the natural world. Lorraine is now a Rutgers Green Infrastructure Champion, Environmental Steward, and a Master Gardener. She serves as the lead watchdog for the Newton Creek Watershed Association and as the stormwater management lead for the Tri-County Sustainability Alliance.
Stephen Balogh PhD, Advisory Director - Science & Research
Steve has a PhD and Master’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He owns and operates HedgeRow Analysis, a consulting firm focused on energy and disruptive industries. Prior to that he worked for US EPA and as a visiting assistant professor. Steve serves as Advisory Director of Science and Research for SWCA.
Maggi Downham, Advisory Director - Community Relations & Education
Maggi worked for many years to preserve Saddler's Woods, and was honored by the Delaware Riverkeeper organization and the Audubon Wildlife Society for her activism and stewardship. She holds a Master of Arts Degree from Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey. Maggi serves on many local boards such as the environmental commission, municipal alliance,and the planning and zoning board and offers her experience in civic relations to the managing directors of SWCA.
Gina DiMaio, Advisory Director - Assistant
Gina first joined SWCA as an intern and quickly demonstrated her great enthusiasm for environmental research. Gina received her B.A. in Biology with a Minor in Geographic Information Systems from Rowan University. She previously earned her A.S. in Biology from Rowan College at Burlington County. Gina is a Park Naturalist for Burlington County Parks System and formerly worked as a seasonal Naturalist with NJ Division of Parks and Forestry. Prior to switching to her current career, Gina worked 10+ years in an administrative role at a South Jersey law firm. Gina is passionate about educating the public on New Jersey’s native biodiversity and is also excited to support a variety of research initiatives at Saddler's Woods.