High Peaks Alliance is excited to welcome Stephanie Dellavalle as our new Administrative Assistant! Stephanie joins our small team to support Executive Director Brent West and Director of Engagement Amanda Laliberte, helping keep our programs, events, and day-to-day work running smoothly behind the scenes.

Stephanie grew up in New York City and is a graduate of Hunter College. For about the last two decades, she has called the High Peaks home, living in the village of Oquossoc in Rangeley. That contrast shapes how she sees our work.

“I know what it’s like to not have the mountain air to breathe in, to not have access to long trails to roam upon, and to not have quiet surroundings to give my mind a suitable place to reflect in,” Stephanie shares.

Many of you will recognize Stephanie from her years as general manager and editor of The Rangeley Highlander, where, beginning in 2013, she covered the people, events, and stories of the Rangeley region, including plenty of High Peaks Alliance news. She has since stepped back from the Highlander, and we’re lucky she’s bringing her knowledge of this community to our team.

If you register for a High Peaks Naturalist Series program or another HPA event, you’ll likely hear from Stephanie! She handles registrations, reminders, and program updates. She also helps keep our supporter records up to date, coordinates event details, and shares news on our website and social media.

“I believe that having public land to play in, whether it be for adventure or solace, should be a part of everybody’s life, as nature is the best teacher.”

We couldn’t agree more. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to High Peaks Alliance!