Staff
Margo Bloom Olson, Executive Director
M.S. Science Education, B.S. Biology
After college, Margo spent four incredible summers working as a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger. After getting her Masters in Education, she worked as the Director of Education at the Junior Museum in Troy before becoming the Curator of Education at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs. She also worked as a member of the Campus Life Staff at Skidmore College before becoming the Executive Director at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, her dream job. She is happy to be able to help further the conservation goals of our partners, provide top-notch educational experiences for our community to foster the next generation of conservationists, and to promote, encourage, and educate people about the many benefits of spending time in nature.
Allyson Paradis, Environmental Education Coordinator, Environmental Educator
B.S. Environmental Science
Allyson previously worked for New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation in the Wildlife Unit at the central office. She has experience in marine environmental education working on a whale watch boat out of Gloucester, MA as well as being a marine educator for the Center for Coastal Studies based in Provincetown, MA. Allyson is a 2021 graduate of Siena College where she spent four years assisting in eastern coyote diet ecology research in the Capital Region and Rensselaer Plateau. Through working on the whale watch boat, Allyson discovered her true passion of teaching others about environmental and wildlife topics. Allyson enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her dog, Miley. You might even see Allyson and Miley on the trails!
Victoria Spadaro, Public Program Coordinator, Environmental Educator
B.A. Environmental Studies
Victoria is a returning environmental educator as she found a strong passion for environmental education and public outreach at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park last summer. During undergrad, she reviewed the sport of ice fishing by measuring public knowledge and attitudes toward climate change, government regulations, and optimism for the future. Additionally, she participated in the Collaborative Course Design Fellowship to create a new community-engaged course based on environmental justice and ethics. Victoria was the recipient of the 2023 Major Field Award in Environmental Studies at Siena College. On Victoria’s free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family on Saratoga Lake.
Magnolia Roosa, Environmental Educator
B.S. Human Biology, Sustainability
Magnolia attended the University at Albany and served during her last year as the Office of Sustainability’s Eco-Rep Program Coordinator, There, she discovered her love for teaching environmental and sustainable topics, and as a result of her efforts, was the Fall 2022 student recipient of UAlbany's Terra Award. In college, Magnolia also peer mentored for UAlbany's Writing and Critical Inquiry Program, volunteered with international students through the IELP Program, and served as Color Guard Co-Captain with the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps. After graduating in May of 2023, Magnolia was an Education and Conservation Intern with WWPP and Saratoga PLAN. Following the internship, Magnolia is happy to be continuing with both organizations as an Environmental Educator for WWPP and the Stewardship Assistant at PLAN! Other favorites of Magnolia's include crocheting, hiking, and matcha lattes.
Olivia Hunt, Environmental Educator
B.A. Environmental Science, Geoscience
Olivia is a recent graduate of Skidmore College, earning a B.A in Environmental Science with a minor in Geoscience. Olivia is interested in growing as an environmental educator but also has a research background in wildlife monitoring, soil carbon, and biogas production. During her time at Skidmore, she worked with the Sustainability Office to found sustainability theme housing on Skidmore’s campus and worked as a North Woods Steward. After graduating in May of 2023, Olivia spent the summer working in the Adirondack High Peaks as a Summit Steward. She spent her time there doing education and conservation work in New York’s rarest ecosystem, the alpine zone. On the weekends, Olivia enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and running.