Our Staff

Nathan Harrington was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Rockville, Maryland. After graduating from Bates College in Maine, he taught social studies and Spanish in DC area public schools for 11 years and earned an M.Ed Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from Howard University. Nathan has lived and been civically active in Ward 8 since 2009, chairing the Committee to Restore Shepherd Parkway and managing the Ward 8 Farmers Market.  In 2018 he spearheaded the formation of the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy.  He has also worked as a local urban gardener and professional tour guide.

Nigel Brake, Park Steward Program Manager

 Nigel is a Native Washingtonian who grew up on Bolling Air Force Base .  During his service in the U.S. Army, he lived in Germany, South Korea, and Hawaii. Back in DC, he led after-school and summer youth program for People Love Animals, and served for seven years as Dean of Students at Stanton Elementary School in Ward 8. He is an experienced Special Police Officer  2021 he’s operated his own freight hauling business, Brake A Dake Trucking. He is a youth football coach, a musician, and poet. He lives in Bellevue and enjoys fishing,  playing in bands, and spending time with his two kids.

Vondre Walston, Outreach Coordinator

A native Washingtonian and graduate of Archbishop Carrol High School, Vondre brings a wealth of experience as an outreach worker for Martha’s Table, DC schools, and electoral campaigns. He is a talented musician who records and performs under the name Von Dre.

Park Stewards

Since 2018, the Ward 8 Woods Park Steward program has provided living wage income, meaningful work, and green jobs training to Ward 8 residents who face barriers to employment such as criminal history, disability, or lack of credentials. Park Stewards are the boots on the ground for all of our forest restoration, trail building, and outreach efforts.

From left: Mekahi Fisher, Larry Massey, Joseph Boone, Jazmine Butler, Jeelou Morton

Pamela Fullerton is the owner of Empire Office Services, a DC-based  company specializing in bookkeeping and advisory services to new and fledgling businesses. A native of London, England, she lives in Ward 4.