Kelley began working with The Archaeological Conservancy in 2013 and currently serves as the Eastern Regional Director, managing over 90 properties from Maine south through North Carolina while working to preserve additional sites. Previously she worked as a field archaeologist in the CRM Industry, educator, and museum interpreter in the Eastern United States, Michigan, and Canada. She has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and an MA in Historical Archaeology from The College of William and Mary. Her interests include public archaeology, community engagement, preservation, and archaeology of the northeastern United States and Canada.

April Brown is the Southwest Regional Director for the Archaeological Conservancy. She began her archaeology career at the University of Louisville in the 1990s, conducting field work and research around the northern Kentucky region. She later finished her degree at the University of New Mexico, where she received a BS in Anthropology with a minor in Geographic Information Science. Archaeological preservation and non-invasive research techniques were central to her undergraduate research at UNM. Her honors research focused on documenting rock imagery in the Jemez Mountains and studying environmental impacts at archaeological sites using drones and other 3D modeling techniques.

April has over 35 years of business experience, where she has worked as an Executive Assistant, Graphic Designer, Journalist, Filmmaker, Advertising Executive, and Digital Outreach Professional for a variety of organizations, including Harrah’s Entertainment, the Los Alamos Monitor newspaper, Hutton Broadcasting, Bechtel Nevada, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Since her tenure as Southwest Regional Director, April has aided in the preservation of several cultural properties that include a portion of the San Lorenzo de la Cruz Mission site in east Texas, Cottonwood and Sagrada Jardin de Piedra Petroglyph Preserves at Mesa Prieta in northern New Mexico, and the large Pueblo I village at Knuckles Preserve in southwest Colorado.

Jessica Fleming Crawford is Vice President and Southeast Regional Director for The Archaeological Conservancy, a nationwide, non-profit organization dedicated to identifying and preserving the country’s most significant archaeological sites. The Conservancy preserves these sites by acquiring title to them through purchase, owner donation, and occasionally holding easements. The Conservancy has five regional offices and owns over 500 archaeological preserves throughout the country. From her office in Batesville, Mississippi, she is responsible for managing the Conservancy’s properties in eight Southeastern states, overseeing research on those sites, and acquiring additional sites. She develops land management plans and works with various government agencies on the incorporation of selected Conservancy properties into State and National parks. She also plans and guides a week-long educational tour of Southeastern archaeological sites. She attended the University of Mississippi where she obtained a BA in English and a MA in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology.

Lindsay Scott received her MA in Anthropology from the University of Montana, Missoula. Lindsay is a Registered Professional Archaeologist with years of experience as a principal investigator at cultural resource management firms and in educational outreach, interpretation, and curation. As TAC’s Midwest Regional Director, Lindsay preserves and manages archaeology sites as well as provides educational tours, outreach, and collaboration throughout her region.

Linsie joined the TAC team in 2022 as Western Field Representative and became Western Regional Director in 2025. She brings 25 years of archaeological experience to the mission of site preservation and share the importance of archaeology with the public.

Nikki received both a BA and MA in anthropology from the University of Mississippi. Her research focused mainly on public archaeology outreach and education in the southeastern US which culminated in assisting the city of Batesville, Mississippi in opening the Batesville Mounds site as a public park in 2017. Her first field school experience as an undergrad was at the Conservancy's Carson Mounds preserve. Before starting with the Conservancy, she worked as an independent contractor for a cultural resource management firm. She is a member of the Mississippi Archaeological Association.

Tracy Loe brings more than 20 years of journalism and niche publishing experience to her role as editor of American Archaeology, carrying a bachelor’s degree in media advertising and a master’s degree in higher education administration. She worked in student affairs at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she served as assistant director of student publications and media adviser to journalism and advertising students working at the student newspaper and magazine.

American Archaeology magazine's editor since 2022, she aims to create an educational publication sophisticated enough to not only be enjoyed by archaeological professionals, but by anyone with an interest in North American archaeology.

Tamara has an MA and a BS in Archaeology and many years of experience conducting cultural resource management projects in the American Southwest. Seeking a more preservation-based focus on archaeology, she joined The Archaeological Conservancy back in 1996, first to create a Feasibility Study for the then-proposed American Archaeology magazine, then to work on the magazine and assist with the Conservancy’s Southwest Regional grants, management plans, and National Register nominations. She currently serves as Assistant Editor for the magazine and loves the endless challenge of researching new topics, consulting with researchers, and providing (hopefully!) fascinating content for the Conservancy’s valued membership almost as much as she loves to hike and explore.

As Membership Director for The Archaeological Conservancy, Kyle leads the organization’s efforts to build and sustain a strong community of supporters dedicated to preserving America’s archaeological heritage. This role encompasses managing membership recruitment and retention, developing and implementing outreach campaigns, and ensuring members are informed and engaged through regular communications and special initiatives.

Working closely with staff across the Conservancy, the Membership Director oversees member services, coordinates benefits such as publications and events, and helps connect supporters to the Conservancy’s mission through meaningful opportunities for involvement. By maintaining accurate membership records and analyzing trends, the director plays a key role in guiding strategic growth and fundraising efforts. Serving as the primary liaison between the Conservancy and its members, the Membership Director fosters long-lasting relationships that strengthen the Conservancy’s ability to acquire, protect, and steward archaeological sites nationwide.

Sarah has served The Archaeological Conservancy for more than 20 years, bringing expertise, dedication, and deep institutional knowledge to her dual roles as Special Projects Director and Office Manager. She oversees a wide range of responsibilities critical to the Conservancy’s success, including writing grants, managing bequests and annuities, and handling the organization’s complex administrative and legal paperwork.

As Office Manager, Sarah ensures the Conservancy’s daily operations run smoothly, supervising administrative staff and coordinating essential functions that keep the organization effective and efficient. Her leadership, attention to detail, and longstanding commitment have made her an indispensable part of the Conservancy team, contributing both to its financial sustainability and its mission to preserve and protect America’s archaeological treasures.

As Associate Membership Director for The Archaeological Conservancy, Justin supports the organization’s membership program by working closely with the Membership Director to recruit, retain, and engage supporters. Justin helps manage daily membership operations, including processing renewals, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with member communications and outreach campaigns.

Serving as the right hand to the Membership Director, the Associate Membership Director provides critical administrative and programmatic support, coordinates membership benefits such as publications and events, and responds to member inquiries.

Kevin serves as an Administrative Assistant for The Archaeological Conservancy, where he provides vital support to ensure the organization’s daily operations run smoothly. He assists with a wide variety of administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, processing membership information, and supporting staff across departments. Kevin also assists the Conservancy’s regional directors in coordinating both domestic and international tours.

The administrative specialist for The Archaeological Conservancy supports the organization’s operations and helps ensure the smooth flow of day-to-day activities, assisting with membership processing, correspondence, and record-keeping, while also providing support to staff and regional offices on special projects.