The 2024 RCP Network Gathering features nearly 60 inspiring speakers from throughout the Northeast and beyond. With expertise ranging from conservation to planning to health care, this year’s speakers will explore what it means to collaborate for healthier communities.  

Welcome Remarks

Katie Blake is a trained conservation biologist with over 20 years of experience in landscape ecology, environmental outreach, conservation planning, and scientific research. In her role as Conservationist at Highstead, Katie supports RCPs across the Northeast in their efforts to increase the pace and scale of conservation by way of capacity building, network coordination, and leadership of various landscape-scale initiatives. Katie holds a master’s degree in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England and a BA in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. At home, Katie delights in tending to her homestead with her husband Jeremy and daughters Tziporah and Tahlia. 

Meet This Year’s Speakers