Harpeth Conservancy
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Ms. Grace Stranch |
|---|---|
| gracestranch@harpethriver.org | |
| Term Start | September 2021 |
| Grace's Experience: Grace Stranch joined Harpeth Conservancy as COO in September 2021. As of April 2023, Grace is Harpeth Conservancy's CEO. Prior to joining the team, Grace practiced law full time at Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC, now Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC. She has engaged in environmental work across the world and has over 15 years of experience organizing around environmental issues in Tennessee. As a native Nashvillian, she grew up playing on the Harpeth River and continues to love spending time in nature. Grace received her B.A. in international studies from Rhodes College and her J.D. from University of Tennessee College of Law. Based on her significant community involvement, Grace was honored with the 2020 Athena Young Professional Award and Metro Council Resolution RS220-457. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Haylee Hall | Development Director |
| Ms. Dorie Bolze | President |
| Dr. Ryan Jackwood | Director of Watershed Science and Restoration |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 8 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 0 |
| Volunteers | 500 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 1 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | April 2018 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| American Rivers | 2015 |
| AmeriCorps VISTA | 2012 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2000 |
| Dickson County Chamber of Commerce | 2008 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
| River Network | 2002 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2000 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Resources and Conservation Award | TN Department of Environment and Conservation | 2004 |
| Aquatic Resources Conservation Award | TN Department of Environment and Conservation | 2002 |
| Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award for Excellence in Natural Heritage | Governor's Office, State of Tennessee | 2013 |
| Legacy Project for 10 Waters to Watch- for Lowhead Dam removal project | National Fish Habitat Partnership | 2016 |
| President of the US River's Initiative- for Harpeth Lowhead Dam removal project | US Department of Interior | 2012 |
| Voters Service Award | Tennessee Conservation Voters | 2021 |
