Staff & Volunteers
MCA’s workload is tackled by two staff members, a talented board of directors and skilled and dedicated volunteers. Our Board and volunteers give generously of their expertise and time. Working together as a team, MCA has been able to take on the many challenges that face the Agricultural Reserve and at the same time work to promote it through education and legislative initiative. MCA is also registered to provide student service learning hours to middle and high school students. Contact us to find out more!
![]() Abby Mann
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Abby holds a strong commitment to sustainability and is passionate about connecting to local resources that benefit individual and community well-being. Values she brings to MCA's Good Gift Groundwater Campaign
Most recently, Abby revitalized outreach efforts at Farm to School Frederick, where she significantly enhanced community engagement through strategic email marketing, a robust social media presence, and diverse communication channels boosting brand awareness and driving participation in organizational programs. She led educational programs in local schools and libraries, promoting sustainable practices and introducing youth and families to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Abby has called southern Frederick County home for over 7 years. When she is not working or studying she enjoys spending time with her family, brunch in downtown Frederick, cheering on the New York Giants, and projects in her kitchen with locally grown fresh food. She is excited to support the invaluable mission of Montgomery Countryside Alliance in advancing groundwater conservation and awareness initiatives. |
Carole Bergmann
Re-Leaf Program Chair
Re-Leaf Program Chair
Oversight for our Re-Leaf the Reserve Program is provided by MCA Board Member Carole Bergmann. Carole is the Founder of Weed Warriors, pictured here showing Weed Warrior volunteers some invasive Japanese Stiltgrass.
Carole was the Montgomery County Forest Ecologist and her career of forest protection was honored in 2017 by the Joe Howard Award from Conservation Montgomery. Carole is a member of: Montgomery Co Forestry Board member Maryland Invasive Species Council Member Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Board Member She is a Grad School USA Natural History Field Studies instructor and also takes time to lead field trip for local schools and Audubon Naturalist Society |