About Us

Jonathan AdeeExecutive Director
Jonathan, a 20-year veteran of the nonprofit sector, is a strong visionary leader whose focus is to continue the mission of KCB and to strengthen partnerships with numerous stakeholders across the region. Jonathan's focus as Executive Director is on strategy, development, working with the board of trustees, and managing KCB staff.

Megan BeckVolunteer Programs Director
Megan manages Volunteer Programming including the Great American Cleanup and Sponsored Events. She is responsible for organizing cleanup events and for helping community groups plan and execute strategic Great American Cleanup events during the cleanup season. She also manages the website, social media, and communications for KCB.

Emily BottoniVolunteer Programs Coordinator
Emily manages the Great American Cleanup program, working closely with our partners to increase community engagement. She also works with the Volunteer Programs Manager to help grow our sponsored events. In addition, Emily directs KCB's role in the City of Cincinnati's Neighborhood Enhancement Program.

Claire BrysonArts Program Co-Director
Claire manages the Arts Program including painting the barricaded facades of vacant buildings, designing and executing community murals, and constructing eco-art installations. She is responsible for supporting the program’s grants, strategic planning, statistical analysis, coordinating volunteers, and using creativity as a tool for community revitalization.

Rachel CranmerEnvironmental Education Program Coordinator
Rachel coordinates Environmental Education programs and conducts the presentation of educational programs and assemblies in Cincinnati area schools. She sponsors and arranges field trips, coordinates environmental contests, and organizes volunteer experiences for students. She also directs our Sustainability in Action initiative in Cincinnati schools.

Zoe CoddScripps Howard Communications Intern
Zoe is a self-taught creator, artist, educated amateur environmental ethicist, and a philosophical, innovative, and technical writer. Zoe has an Associate’s degree from Cincinnati State and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in integrative studies at Miami University. Zoe will be helping this spring with our social media and website.

Katie DavisArts Program Co-Director
Katie manages KCB’s Arts Program including painting the barricaded facades of vacant buildings, designing and executing community murals, and constructing eco-art installations. She is responsible for supporting the program’s grants, strategic planning, statistical analysis, coordinating volunteers, and using creativity as a tool for community revitalization.

Kara LuggenEnvironmental Education Program Director
Kara oversees the Environmental Education department and conducts and manages the presentation of educational programs and assemblies in Cincinnati area schools. She sponsors and arranges field trips, coordinates environmental contests, and organizes volunteer experiences for students.

Sarah MackenzieArts Program Coordinator
Sarah works closely with our Arts Program Co-Directors; painting the barricaded facades of vacant buildings, executing community murals, constructing eco-art installations, and using creativity as a tool for community revitalization.

Alistair ProbstEnvironmental Services and Greenspace Manager
Alistair manages KCB's graffiti and illegal dumping abatement programs, Vacant Lots: Occupied Program, and the Sheriff's crews. He works with communities, other KCB staff, and government agencies to decrease blight in order to improve the overall quality of life for residents of Cincinnati.

Matt TrokanDevelopment & Communications Manager
Matt has dedicated his career to helping others through non-profit and government service. He is responsible for coordinating development and communications across all of our programs. He also administers the Safe and Clean Neighborhood Grant program on behalf of the City of Cincinnati.