Five Rivers Staff
Liz Short, Executive Director
Liz became Executive Director of Five Rivers Conservation Trust in December 2020 after serving for over a year on the Board of Trustees. Liz has combined her team building and project management expertise to lead the organization through a period of change and growth, laying the foundation for increased land conservation and community engagement in the region. She formerly held senior positions at Stonyfield Farm and the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund. Liz received an MBA and MS in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan’s Erb Institute and a BA in Biology from Cornell.
Liz and her husband chose to settle in Concord after graduate school, where they enjoy sharing all the wonderful things about the Granite State with their two daughters. Her family especially enjoys camping, hiking, and eating local food.
Email: liz@5rct.org
Phone: 603-225-7225 Ext 203
Jeff Evans, Director of Conservation
Jeff joined the staff at Five Rivers in 2022 after nearly two decades as an academic ecologist. His research focused on the biology and management of invasive species and agricultural weeds, which gives him a unique perspective on the conservation challenges and opportunities on Five Rivers’ conserved lands. Jeff earned his Ph.D. in Entomology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Michigan State University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and the US Department of Agriculture in Urbana, Illinois.
Jeff lives with his wife and three children in Concord, where he tries to find time for exploring the lakes and woods of New Hampshire every moment he can. He can be found on the trails around Concord many mornings with his dog, Rosie.
Email: jeff@5rct.org
Phone: 603-225-7225 Ext 202
Jam Mutschler, Development and Communications Manager
Jam joined Five Rivers in 2023 after finishing her Masters in International Environmental Policy at the Middlebury Institute for International Studies. Previously, she earned a degree in Sustainable Development and Spanish from the University of St. Andrews. Having spent time in both the US and the UK, Jam is excited to bring her varied experiences to the Five Rivers community. Jam is always looking to meet new people and share her enthusiasm about land trust work.
When not in the office, Jam can be found running on local trails, spending time in the climbing gym, or hanging out with her two cats!
Email: jam@5rct.org
Phone: 603-225-7225 Ext 201
