Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis

Board President

Founder of Lenapehoking Reestablishment Project (LRP)

NJ Hometown: Bridgeton

“New Jersey is part of Lenapehoking, the land of my ancestors. Not many people can say that they remain on the lands of the people that their ancestors have lived for thousands of years, and I take pride in being able to say that. I have a passion for educating and bringing back traditional and cultural acknowledgments to our people and our lands, which is why I am proud to be a part of Rewild NJ.”

Vincent Palmieri

Land Use Planner at Township of Brick

NJ Hometown: Brick Twp.

“During my short time in the professional capacity, I’ve always taken seriously the phrase “think global, act local“.  True environmental stewardship, local policy decisions, along with active advocacy is a recipe for success when it comes to environmental initiatives. Starting with your own community, then building momentum from the ground up is what Rewild New Jersey Community Cooperative’s mission means to me. My favorite aspect of New Jersey is the variety of land uses it has to offer. From the Jersey Shore to short lengths of the Appalachian Mountains – to rustic rural communities, and home to many well-known cities – it truly offers diversity in the sense of both cultural diversity and land use diversity. One of my favorite places to visit would have to be the Manasquan Reservoir located in Howell, NJ. The Manasquan Reservoir is home to an incredibly prolific ecosystem, which truly makes it even more enjoyable to visit.”

Isabel Molina

Clean Energy Environmental & Equity Manager at New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

NJ Hometown: Hamilton

“I grew up in Northern New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Vermont, I started her career in recycling education and outreach coordination, continued in environmental justice statewide policy, and now works for the Board of Public Utilities apply equitable practices and principles to clean energy programs. Having lived in other states, she loves the cultural and ecological diversity that New Jersey has to offer! I believe that everyone values nature but knows that engagement will look different for everyone. That’s why the mission of Rewild NJ is so critical to allowing people to engage with nature in a way that is meaningful and accessible to them.”