We protect land that supports the things we can’t live without — like clean water, climate protection, and healthy communities — and safeguard the places that make life worth living, like parks for recreation and plant and animal habitat.  

Over the past 40 years, we’ve helped save millions of acres through land acquisition, funding, and research and advocacy. We’re also increasing access to the great outdoors through our support of grassroots efforts and park enhancement projects.

Parks

Open Space Institute

Open Space Institute's headquarters in New York, United States

The Charleston office focuses on conservation initiatives and environmental management in the Southeast region.

Charleston

Erik Kulleseid

Terrence Nolan

Tom Kozak

Eileen Larrabee

Maria Whitehead

Nathan Berry

Jennie Greer

May May Cheng

Samayla D. Deutch

Robert K. Anderberg

Nick Richardson

Kathy Moser

The Leadership Team at Open Space Institute plays a crucial role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring effective governance. Comprising senior executives with expertise in conservation, legal affairs, philanthropy, and community engagement, the team collaborates to develop policies and initiatives that protect vital natural resources and enhance public access to green spaces. Their leadership drives the organization's efforts in land acquisition, advocacy, and fostering partnerships for sustainable environmental stewardship.

Leadership Team

This department oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of projects to ensure they align with organizational goals.

Project Management Office

The Conservation and Land Management team at Open Space Institute is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of vital natural resources and habitats. This team conducts land acquisition and management initiatives, oversees park enhancement projects, and implements conservation strategies to protect ecosystems and promote community access to green spaces. Through collaboration and research, they play a critical role in safeguarding areas that provide clean water, climate resilience, and recreational opportunities for future generations.

Conservation and Land Management

This department focuses on overseeing and advancing conservation initiatives and projects.

Conservation Management

This department focuses on generating financial support through individual and institutional contributions.

Fundraising Division

The Finance and Accounting team at Open Space Institute manages the organization's financial health by overseeing budgeting, accounting, and reporting processes. They ensure accurate financial records, facilitate grant management, and provide critical financial insights that support land conservation efforts and program funding. By maintaining compliance and transparency, this team plays a vital role in enabling the institute to achieve its mission of protecting essential natural spaces and enhancing community access to the outdoors.

Open Space Institute

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Teams

Leadership Team

Project Management Office

Conservation and Land Management

Conservation Management

Fundraising Division

Finance and Accounting

Offices

Open Space Institute

Org chart

Teams

Leadership Team

Project Management Office

Conservation and Land Management

Conservation Management

Fundraising Division

Finance and Accounting

Offices

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