Meet Our Team

The work of the Audubon Society of Central Maryland is made possible through the work of committed volunteers who have come together to achieve a common goal: To preserve and protect our natural areas for the sake of wildlife and people.

Board of Directors

  • Thomas Rogers, Acting President

  • David Smith, Acting Vice President

  • Beverly Moulden, Treasurer

  • Janet Ady

  • Rick Babbit

  • Aleks Baranczak

  • Kristi Johnson

  • Lynn Kieffer

  • Deb Portney

  • Susan Van Scoyoc

  • Troy Van Scoyoc

  • Stephen Sutkowski

  • Paul Troxell

  • Ken Hart, board member emeritus

  • Robin Kummer, board member emeritus in memoriam

Key Volunteers

  • Julie Dunlap: Advocacy Chair & Climate Watch Coordinator  

  • Jayme Levy Duva: Advocacy Committee  

  • Brooke Gooding: Newsletter and Website Editor  

  • Crystal Kunst: Nature Walk Leader

  • Zack Moxley: Bookkeeper  

Board Member Bios

Tom Rogers, Acting President

Mr.  Roger joined the Board in 2024 and became Acting President in 2025. He brings his passion for the ASCM sanctuaries, fundraising, and volunteerism to his leadership role. He is a long-time volunteer supporting environmental activities at both ASCM sanctuaries and Maryland state parks, and for issues of poverty. Mr. Rogers had a 40+ year career as a human resource professional and was a Frederick business owner. He holds a BA in English and an MBA.


David Smith, Acting Vice President

Mr. Smith was appointed acting Vice President in 2025. He brings his long-held passion for birds, the environment, and his scientific acumen to ASCM. Mr. Smith joined ASCM in 1991 and has served as a past president of both ASCM and the Frederick chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. He formerly worked as an environmental consultant, and he is on various bird and other wildlife conservation committees for state and nonprofit organizations, including the Audubon Maryland-DC Important Bird Areas Program and co-chair of the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project. Mr. Smith holds an MS in Zoology.

Beverly Moulden, Treasurer

Ms. Moulden joined the Board in 2024. She brings a love of the outdoors and a long record and passion for conserving wild places to ASCM. Ms. Moulden is a CPA practicing in Frederick and has served on numerous boards as Treasurer.  As a life-long bird watcher and member of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology she has enjoyed participating in citizen science activities.


Rick Babbitt

Mr. Babbitt joined the Board in 2025. He brings his passion for the outdoors, observing wildlife, and improving their habitats to ASCM. He is an ASCM sanctuary volunteer, helping with trail maintenance and bluebird box monitoring, and he enjoys participating in the ASCM family-friendly naturalist-guided walks. Mr. Babbitt served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and later in an operations leadership and continuous improvement role for a building products manufacturer. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering.


Aleks Baranczak

Ms. Baranczak joined the Board in 2025. She brings a passion for the natural world's beauty and complexity, and desire to create positive change. Ms. Baranczak enjoys volunteering for nature-related causes, including bio-habitat restoration. Her work experience spans both the pharmaceutical industry and academic drug discovery. Ms. Baranczak holds a Ph.D. in chemistry.

 

Kristi Johnson

Ms. Johnson joined the Board in 2024. She brings her passion for horticulture and deep expertise in organic and sustainable agriculture to ASCM. Ms. Johnson currently works for the Humane World for Animals, where she combines advocacy with strategic planning and campaign management. She holds a BS in Agriculture.

 

Lynn Kieffer

Ms. Kieffer joined the Board in 2025.  She brings her passion for birds, the environment and communications expertise to ASCM. She also serves as Treasurer of the Frederick chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society. Ms. Kieffer worked 40+ years in the life sciences and biopharmaceutical industries, leading corporate communications and social responsibility teams. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design. 

  

Deb Portney

Ms. Portney joined the Board in 2025. She brings a passion for creating and sustaining native habitats for flora and wildlife and educating others how to create backyard native plant oases to ASCM. Ms. Portney is a member of the Frederick Bird Cub and is the current Chair of its Wildlife Habitat Advisor Program and the former Chair of its Conservation & Advocacy Committee.  She is a Maryland Master Naturalist and a Frederick County Master Gardener and is an active volunteer for several local parks and environmental programs.  She holds a BS in Physical Therapy and an MS in Education.

 

Susan Van Scoyoc

Ms. Van Scoyoc joined the board in 2025. She brings a passion for protecting the environment and resource conservation to ASCM. Ms. Van Scoyoc currently focuses on developing innovative and responsible solutions that address energy and sustainability issues for the Department of Defense. Her early career focused on environmental compliance, wastewater treatment, and pollution prevention in the utility industry. She has led multiple projects that foster educational excellence. Ms. Van Scoyoc holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, a graduate certification in Environmental Engineering, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

 

Troy Van Scoyoc

Mr. Van Scoyoc joined the Board in 2025. He brings a passion for the outdoors and wildlife conservation to ASCM.  As a neighbor to an ASCM Audubon sanctuary, he has a personal interest in keeping it safe and thriving for its abundant wildlife. Similarly, Mr. Van Scoyoc’s has worked for various not-for-profit organizations focused on the betterment of human health and life, and he has served in hospital administrative roles. He holds a BS in Health-Related Professions and an MBA.

 

Stephen Sutkowski

Mr. Sutkowski joined the ASCM Board in 2025.  He brings a passion for environmental protection to ASCM. Mr. Sutkowski has extensive experience in strategic and tactical planning for communications methodologies and program development, including environmental programs.  He has served on various civic-minded boards and has been involved in neighborhood wetland preservation. Mr. Sutkowski holds a BS in Physics and a degree in Project Management.

 

Paul Troxell

Mr. Troxell joined the ASCM Board in 2025. He brings his passion for nature, a commitment to fostering connections between people and the environment, and a focus on enhancing environmental awareness to ASCM. He has been a dedicated volunteer at the ASCM sanctuary properties, where he works to maintain trails, protect wildlife habitats, and improve the accessibility and safety of natural spaces for the public. Mr. Troxell holds a BS in Business Management.

Volunteer Bios

Julie Dunlap, Ph.D. (education chair, Climate Watch coordinator) has written many children’s books about nature and environmental history. She has also co-edited nature writing anthologies, including Coming of Age at the End of Nature. Julie teaches undergraduates about environmental history and management for the University of Maryland Global Campus, and also serves as the advocacy chair for Maryland-DC Audubon. She has volunteered with ASCM for over 20 years.