William Abbott

William Abbott is a seasoned professional in philanthropy and environmental conservation, currently serving as Senior Philanthropy Advisor at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation since February 2022. Previously, William held the position of Executive Director at the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust for a decade and worked as Conservation Director at the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, where responsibilities included managing restoration projects and conservation easement stewardship. Early career roles include GIS Manager at Clipper Windpower and Botanist/GIS Manager at David Magney Environmental Consulting. William's foundational experience as an Environmental Educator at the Chewonki Foundation complements a robust academic background, holding an MS in Botany from the University of Vermont Field Naturalist Program and a BA in English from Wesleyan University.