Board of Trustees
Dedicated volunteers preserving nature and inspiring environmental stewardship
Board Members
The Demarest Nature Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees who generously dedicate their time, expertise, and passion to preserving our 55 acres of natural habitat and providing environmental education to our community.
Executive Board

Steve Tillack
President

Peter Coy
Vice President

Aarti Budhiraja
Treasurer

Amrita Kumar
Recording Secretary
Board Members

Steve Chen
Website Management, Membership Management & Birdhouses

Jeff Shaari
Board Member

Theodore Alevrontas
School Liaison

Patricia Chen
Birdhouses, Scholarship

Dave Emerson
Birdhouses & Photo Contest

Ray Slaman
Trails and Grounds & Arborist

Krishna Kumar
Board Member

Stacey Braff
Communications

Chris Jones
Social Media, Oktoberfest

Andrew Zimmerman
Board Member

Heidi Heintz
Board Member
Join Our Mission
Interested in serving on our Board or volunteering with us? We welcome community members who share our passion for environmental education and conservation.