Working together to leverage assets, resources, and expertise. 

Executive Team 

CRANE's executive committee is determined by a core membership election that occurs on a three-year rotation. 

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Jenny Tompkins
(Chair)
PennFuture

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Sarah Peelman
(Vice-chair)
City of Erie

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Joy Fronzoli
(Secretary)
Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development

Sara Stahlman
(Treasurer)
Pennsylvania Sea Grant

CORE Members 

Core members are considered permanent, regular members that participate in CRANE monthly meetings, provide insight and expertise into funded projects, and help shape the goals and strategic vision of CRANE.  

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Shelby Clark PA DEP Coastal Zone Program

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Aaron Kerr Groundwork Erie Trust

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Anne DeSarro
PA DCNR

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Jesse Stiles
Erie County Department of Health

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David George
SCS Engineers

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Joseph Hudson
Erie County Conservation District

Affiliate Members 

Affiliate members are temporary CRANE members that bring local or regional knowledge to specific projects and programs. 

CRANE members participating in the World Wide Climate Teach in at Penn State Behrend
CRANE members participating in the World Wide Climate Teach in at Penn State Behrend

Join the team

Contact us if you are interested in participating as a core or affiliate CRANE member.