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District Staff
Daniel Koenemann
District Manager
Daniel (Dan) Koenemann completed a BA in Biology from the University of Vermont, followed by an MS in Botany from California Botanic Garden (Claremont Graduate University). He completed his PhD in Biology at Howard University in 2021. He stayed in the Washington, DC area after completing his dissertation serving simultaneously as a post-doctoral research associate at Howard and as a Smithsonian Fellow. Prior to his time at the Winooski NRCD, Dan served as an assistant professor in the biology department at Claflin University. Dan joined the Winooski NRCD as District Manager in June of 2024.
Dan is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the District, ensuring adequate progress towards project objectives, and the goals and objectives of our 5 year strategic plan. He provides oversight, mentorship, and support to the other District staff, and implements projects and initiatives to advance our mission. Dan is happy to hear from you about ideas for projects and collaborations that you might have.
Dan is a native of Central Vermont and excited to be part of the ongoing process of keeping Vermont green for the next generation. Dan enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his wife and family.
Email: Daniel@WInooskiNRCD.org
Phone: (802) 778-3178
Phoebe Judge
Agricultural Conservation Specialist
Phoebe Judge grew up on a dairy farm in Addison County and spent many years helping her family milk Jerseys and care for calves. She completed her undergraduate degree in physics and geology at Mount Holyoke College, finished a Masters in geology at the University of Vermont, and completed her Ph.D. in geology from Cornell University in 2012.
Phoebe has been involved in Vermont agriculture for many years–on her family’s dairy farm, working on an organic vegetable farm, working for NOFA-VT in organic certification, and running her own flower farm in Charlotte. She joined Winooski NRCD in October of 2024 as the Agriculture Conservation Specialist to support farmers and landowners as they implement conservation practices. Phoebe also enjoys outdoor adventures with her family, running, and baking pies.
Email: Phoebe@WinooskiNRCD.org
Phone: (802) 497-5515
Kara Winslow
Agricultural Conservation Specialist
Kara Winslow earned a BS in environmental studies and ecological agriculture from the University of Vermont in 2020. During her time there, she contributed to various projects on farms across Vermont, working to support local farmers. After graduating, Kara spent a couple of years at a biodynamic grape farm before taking on the role of managing a vegetable and flower farm in Shelburne.
In December 2024, Kara joined the Winooski NRCD as an Agriculture Conservation Specialist, where she hopes to keep supporting the local community by helping farmers access the resources they need to implement sustainable conservation practices. Kara also enjoys running, reading, and exploring Vermont with her friends.
Email: Kara@WinooskiNRCD.org
Lucas Goldfluss
Conservation Specialist
Lucas Goldfluss completed a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont in 2023. Soon after graduating, Lucas moved to California and worked for the Great Basin Institute in collaboration with the US Forest Service. He joined Winooski NRCD in 2024 after working with the Vermont DEC where he led shoreline restoration efforts, bioengineering design, and community action projects along Lake Champlain.
As Conservation Specialist, Lucas is responsible for coordinating and implementing conservation and restoration programs and projects including Rethink Runoff, Storm Smart, and Trees for Streams. He has worked across a broad range of water quality restoration projects in Vermont, with expertise in GIS, erosion control, and stormwater design. Lucas enjoys photography, mountain biking, and playing soccer.
Email: Lucas@WinooskiNRCD.org
Phone: (802) 497-5513