Meet Our Staff

kjoslin@buckscounty.org

When Kelly moved to Bucks County from Chicago in 2014, she immediately adopted Peace Valley Park as an extension of her own backyard. A life-long birder and native plant advocate, the park became her year-round sanctuary. She earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in environmental education from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Education and Interpretation from Northeastern Illinois University. She spent the better part of her childhood exploring the wonders of the natural world and has made a rewarding career fostering that sense of wonder in her students and her staff. 

kmgudknecht@buckscounty.org

Kirstyn grew up just a few minutes from the park, and some of her favorite childhood memories took place right here in peace valley. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in Urban Studies and Environmental Studies, focusing on community outreach and nonprofit management. She spent her college years working for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, organizing to promote local sustainable agriculture, and camping with friends on the weekends. After college, Kirstyn’s curiosity and love of landscapes brought her all over the country while she explored farming, environmental education, sustainable living, and so much more. She eventually found herself back to her first home, where she’s excited to inspire a respect and understanding of the natural world.

v-jlbilger@buckscounty.org

Jenn grew up in NH where she spent most of her childhood outdoors and summers at Pawtuckaway Lake where she fostered her love of the natural world and its healing power. She has a BA in International Studies, with a concentration in French, and a minor in English from Susquehanna University, as well as a MA in Environmental Education from the University of NH. She has 20+ years experience at various environmental non-profit centers, for the last 6 years as the Engagement Director at Wissahickon Trails in Ambler, PA, and for 10 years previously as Summer Camp Director & Environmental Educator at Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol, PA. She is also on the Board of the Neshaminy Watershed Association. She currently lives in Newtown, PA with her husband David and son Ryan. She loves food and adventure, kayaking and rowing, and anything outdoors. She has always loved being outside in nature and connecting people to their natural spaces. 

The quote that drives her work in this field is: “We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well - for we will not fight to save what we do not love.” Stephen Jay Gould

Amy Rims is an experienced Office Manager and has other skills including non-profit organization development, conservation and non-profit Board membership. Her recent experience includes six years as the office manager at a screen printing, embroidery, promotional and advertising goods company. She is experienced in office administrative computer systems including CRM and QuickBooks and has had regular communications with clients.  

She also had seven years administrative experience with a fundraising organization. 

Amy is cofounder of Garden of Eat'n in Sellersville, a non-profit organization sourcing garden grown food to local food banks where she planned, constructed, and managed raised bed vegetable gardens and organized and directed volunteer staff for food harvest and distribution.   

She has also served as a Board Member from 2015 to 2022 of the Sellersville Historical & Achievement Authority where she assisted in museum operations and educational programs, developed, managed and executed monthly exhibitions, and organized public relations events.

Amy is an accomplished artist who frequently has exhibited her work. She holds a B.S. in Art Education from Temple University, summa cum laude.

Amy is an excellent addition to the Nature Center's staff both administratively and culturally.

Makenzie grew up in Bucks County, PA, where she developed a lifelong fascination with nature and its many critters. A few of her special interests include raptors, fungi, plants, and watersheds. To follow her passion for the natural world, Makenzie is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Wildlife and Conservation Biology, and a minor in Anthropology and Geology, at Southern New Hampshire University. She is expected to graduate in December 2024 and hopes to build a career in conservation or environmental education. During her internship at PVNC, Makenzie is eager to expand her knowledge of environmental education and strengthen her connections within the community.