Riverbend Environmental Education Center Appoints Lisa Hancock as Director of Development

Riverbend Environmental Education Center is excited to welcome Lisa Hancock as Director of Development. Hancock joins Riverbend with over 15 years of experience as a nonprofit professional for various organizations, most recently as Development Director of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, a grant-making and education foundation.

Before coming to Riverbend Hancock began her non-profit career in conservation and environmental education with service on the Board of the Valley Forge Audubon Society followed by nine years directing membership and communications for Montgomery County Lands Trust, now merged with Natural Lands Trust. “We are delighted to welcome Lisa Hancock to the Riverbend staff” says Executive Director, Laurie Bachman. “Lisa brings a depth of experience in conservation and fundraising that promises to support and strengthen our environmental education mission.”

In discussing her appointment, Lisa said, “I am thrilled to be a part of the Riverbend team. It’s an honor to work with Riverbend’s dedicated Board of Directors, energetic volunteers and professional staff to raise the resources needed to advance our important mission. This work returns me to my outdoor roots and I strongly believe that growing healthy, curious, and responsible children with a passion for protecting our natural world is essential for our region’s future.”

Lisa Hancock holds a Bachelors of Arts in English from Calvin College, an MLA degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a teaching certification from Immaculata University. During the first half of her career, she worked in educational publishing where she developed K-12 natural science text books and language arts resource materials.

ABOUT RIVERBEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - Riverbend Environmental Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Gladwyne, PA. Located on thirty acres of open space, Riverbend offers a full slate of environmental education programs including school field trips, outreach services, exploration camp, public programs, scout programs and special events. Our 1923 Sears & Roebuck barn, the Snider Barn, houses our live animal collection, Aquaponic Greenhouse, classroom space and children’s library.