Meet our Staff
Emily Landry
Land Acquisition Director
Emily grew up in the Great North Woods of NH where her love for the natural world began. She then realized that she wanted a career where she could extend this passion. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Emily started her career in the land trust world at Squam Lakes Conservation Society in 2018 as one of the first AmeriCorps there. After finishing the term, she worked for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests in easement stewardship and then returned to UNH to pursue a master’s degree in Natural Resources. Coming full circle, she came back to SLCS as Land Acquisition Director in 2023. Emily lives in Concord, NH with her partner and cat. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors hiking, snowboarding, gardening, being on the water, or being at her family camp on a northern NH lake. When indoors, she enjoys crafting, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family.
Katie Currie-Huggard
Stewardship Director
After earning a degree in Outdoor Education and Natural History from Sterling College in VT, Katie developed a deep appreciation for environmental protection. Following graduation, she spent three years at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT, where she met her partner, Abe. She then worked as a Senior Land Steward at the Upper Valley Land Trust in Hanover, NH, focusing on easement stewardship, fee land maintenance, and collaborating with volunteers. Katie lives in Haverhill, NH, bordering the White Mountains National Forest, which allows her to conveniently hike up Black Mountain from her doorstep. Her interests include gardening, hiking, skiing, kayaking, birdwatching, and exploring various locations. Her time at SLCS has strengthened her love for Squam’s special places and people. Her favorite place to visit on Squam Lake is our Doublehead Preserve and she hopes to see you out there!
Denise Siraco
Communications & Development Director
Denise joined the team at SLCS in 2021. Although Denise grew up in Massachusetts, she lived all over the country before settling in to the Lakes Region in New Hampshire in 2001 to be closer to family. Denise has honed her skills in marketing, graphic design, social media marketing, guest services and event coordinating throughout her 20 plus years in hospitality management and non-profit educational organizations, as well as owning her own small graphic design-web design business. She is used to wearing many hats, and sincerely enjoys it.
When she is not working, you can find Denise working on her most recent house renovation project in Campton, working in her gardens, paddling the Pemi or hiking with her camera.
Sara Hixon
Bookkeeping & Administrative Support
Sara joined SLCS in March 2020 as Bookkeeper and Administrative Support. She served 11 years as Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Holderness. Sara and husband, Casey, own and operate Hixon Logging and Tree Service, LLC in Holderness. They are the proud parents of sons Dylan, who serves in the US Marine Corp; and Logan, who will work for the family business following his graduation from Plymouth Regional High School in June of 2020. Sara and Casey stay busy in their off time outdoors with their dog, Bow, cross country skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, boating, and fishing.