Cinema Board

Heather manages the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. In this role she leads partnerships and outdoor recreation and conservation community assistance. Heather launched Wild Reels - a outdoor recreation and stewardship film festival - in 2023.

Movie pick? Amelie and Spirited Away or really anything by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Hayao Miyazaki.

Adrienne is the Director of Digital and Multimedia Content for a medical publisher, where she leads the planning and execution of digital opportunities, and develops the strategy for multimedia content. Adrienne inherited her love of movies from her mother. She is a strong believer in the power of storytelling and sharing the movie experience as a community.

Movie pick? As a film lover it’s hard to pick just one, and it depends on my mood, but some that come to mind: The Godfather, Past Lives, Cinema Paradiso, Airplane!, West Side Story, and The Up Series.

Stacia is the Assistant Dean of Student Services in the College of Computer Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland. Stacia's love of classic films and vintage cinemas began sometime in elementary school. She became a Humphrey Bogart fan which led to a love of Old Hollywood and the classics.

Movie pick? For a long time, my favorite classic film was Casablanca. Some of my film favorites are The Godfather, All the President’s Men, The Way We Were, Pretty in Pink, Dirty Dancing and When Harry Met Sally.

Kimberly is a trained librarian who worked at various libraries throughout her career, retiring from the Library of Congress. She is also a licensed therapeutic massage therapist, who works part-time with long-time clients. Kimberly has loved films her entire life, and headed up a student film group while she was at the University. 

Movie pick? For years I would have said that “Cabaret” was my favorite film. These days I tend to enjoy documentaries and films that feature insights into individuals and communities like “Faces Places” and “Cinema Paradiso.”

Gerard teaches professional writing and literature at the University of Maryland, and has written, edited, and published essays on nineteenth-century American literature and culture. With many years of experience managing small nonprofit organizations, he also serves as Treasurer of The Emily Dickinson International Society. 

Movie pick? Depends on the day of the week, but currently it is The Rules of the Game.

Anna is the Operations and Delivery Coordinator for Willowsford Farm, a 300 acre organic vegetable farm in Ashburn, Virgina. She enjoys experiencing new perspectives through film. 

Movie pick? My Letterboxd Top Four are The Princess Bride, Mad Max Fury Road, Moonstruck and Chinatown.