Irene Scheid

Executive Director

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Administration:

Emily Albines

Weekend Registrar & Press Release Coordinator

Katie Bryson

Executive Assistant & Grant Writer

Cindy Guzman Lucero

Weekend Registrar & Educator

Katelyn Madera

Registrar & Social Media Coordinator

Joshua Sacker

Front Office Coordinator & Grants Researcher

Sonny Santana

Registrar

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Educators:

Bonnie Bromberg

​Director of Education and Outreach Coordinator

Erica Chow

Upper Grades & Animal Care Coordinator

Brenda Wiest

Early Childhood and Volunteer Coordinator

Alyssa Markowski

Birthday Party Coordinator and Instructor

Caroline Quirke

Scouts Coordinator & Elementary Instructor

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Maintenance:

Carlos Martinez

Head of Operations

Jacky Rong

Assistant to Head of Operations

Michelle Nieves

Animal Care

Board of Directors:

Michael Agnello   | ​ President

​Charoula Ioannou  | ​ Vice President

Mathew Frankel​   |  Treasurer

Mary Ann Gallagher  |  Secretary

Board Members:

Kirstin Callahan Austin
​Terry Cavanagh
Dr. John Charos
Patricia Charos
Dit Cheung
Ching Kuo (Edward) Chiang
Kenneth Chiang
​Frances Filloramo Molitor

Mabel Law
​Walter Mugdan
Rita Sherman
Nadesha Smith
​Michelle Stoddart
​Andrew Tsiolas
​Anna Marie Vallone

Ex-Officios:

The Hon. Susan M. Donoghue,
NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation Commissioner 
Represented by Liz Asaro

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The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.

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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362

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