Nancy Dempze

Nancy currently serves as Manomet’s board chair.

As a partner at Hemenway & Barnes LLP,  Nancy Dempze serves as a professional trustee, executor and estate planner for individuals and families. Nancy also represents nonprofits in connection with planned giving and development. Her training and experience as an oncology nurse, leadership in land conservation work, and service on nonprofit boards has made Nancy more sensitive to the needs and perspectives of her clients.

Nancy is active in her community, Westwood, and in organizations across Massachusetts. Besides Manomet, organizations Nancy has recently been involved with include:

  • Trustee, Boston Museum of Science, Chair of its Planned Giving Committee, Chair Washburn Society, Finance Committee, Advancement Committee
  • Trustee, Old Sturbridge Village, Chair of its Investment Committee
  • Past President and current Vice President, Westwood Land Trust

Louise Conant

Officially, I’m retired from fifteen years of parish ministry. Before that, my careers included high school English teacher, poet-in-the-schools, and homemaker/parent—and now active grandparent. I’ll talk about Manomet to anybody.

My father-in-law, one of Manomet’s earliest supporters, made an avid birder of me. I’ve also become a relentless photographer of my grandchildren, and as the family’s matriarch, I’ve turned bales of archives into sleek photo books.

Why Manomet?

In a time of cynicism and sometimes despair for our planet, Manomet shows me over and over again that a few committed, trustworthy people can make big changes. Manomet draws folks in through hope and respect and imagination and accomplishment.

Andy Falender

I currently serve in a volunteer position as Senior Advisor to the President at the Conservation Law Foundation. Previously, I served as CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club for 23 years with a focus on integrating conservation, education and recreation. Strong management has always been a priority.

I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and did not see my first mountain until I was 18 years old. Now, I continue to love hiking and cross country skiing adventures in the mountains and hope I can do so for many years to come.

Why Manomet?

I believe environmental challenges which our world faces deserve the highest priority. Manomet works to bridge the “cultural divide” in our country on environmental issues by focusing on market based strategies, projects involving the younger generation and leaving important advocacy activities to others. This successfully complements rather than overlaps with my other activities.

Weston Howland III

My professional area of expertise is providing investment and financial advice to individuals and families.

I enjoy the outdoors and nature and engage with it through activities like birding, sailing and beekeeping.

Why Manomet?

Manomet has the unique ability to use their science to engage people in constructive dialogue to address sustainability issues.