Westchester Land Trust recently announced that Anthony Barzilay Freund of Bedford, and Chantel McGee, of New York City, have joined the Westchester Land Trust (WLT) Board of Directors, and Ava Cohn of Bedford Corners, David Michael of Sleepy Hollow, and Michael Rubbo of Verbank, have joined the Advisory Board. This diverse group of professionals brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of community engagement, nonprofit management, ecology, art, technology and marketing.
Barzilay Freund is the editorial director of the e-commerce marketplace 1stDibs, where he oversees all digital and print content, including 1stDibs’ weekly Introspectivemagazine, The Study blog, and The 1stDibs 50, an annual celebration of interior design’s most compelling talents.
McGee is a conscious leader, community builder and humanitarian. Over her 15-year career, she has driven innovation at Google and Meta, founded a nonprofit, launched digital ventures with celebrities, covered news as a reporter for CNBC, and advised startups and social impact organizations.
She previously worked with WLT to oversee an 18-month feasibility study of incorporating urban conservation and agriculture more prominently into the organization’s work.
Cohn is a community-minded volunteer and recent graduate of Columbia University. She has interned for child advocacy organizations and volunteered for several social causes, including food insecurity, refugee and immigrant services and disability education access. She has connected with WLT staff around engagement of students and young adults in its mission and programs.
Michael is a sonic ecological artist and a technology professional in the cryptocurrency sector. He was first introduced to WLT when walking the organization’s preserves while capturing field recordings for artistic projects. He has lectured at SUNY Purchase College and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, and served in artist residencies in Alabama, South Africa, and Brazil.
