Board Structure

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Allison Hawthorne

Allison G. Hawthorne
Executive Director

Allison brings thoughtful leadership, vision and strategy to her work. Her background in different industries across multiple states informs Homefields’ projects involving organizational effectiveness, development and long-term planning.

Dominique A Didier, Ph.D.
President

I am a professor of Biology at Millersville University and became involved with Homefields initially as a shareholder, but I also share a passion for the mission of Homefields and truly love the welcoming atmosphere that Homefields provides. My goal is to help spread the word about Homefields and its mission through service to the organization as well as outreach in the community.

Andy Hirschmann

Andy Hirschmann, CPA
Treasurer

Andy is a certified public accountant and partner with Simon Lever, a Central PA advisory and accounting firm.  Andy has spent his 25-year career helping his clients and community organizations maximize their success and impact with guidance when it matters most.

Matt Dilley

Matt Dilley
Secretary

Matt is a long-time super-volunteer who is responsible for some of the infrastructure that you'll find at Homefields, including the walkways, pergola, greenhouses, and native planting. When he's not improving our environment, you may find him hiking our national parks.

BOARD MEMBERS

Maria Fountain
As a program specialist in human services with supervisory experience, Maria’s perspective informs and shapes our decision-making.

Amy Muhlendorf
Amy couples a background in the law with a decades-long intimacy of Homefields’ processes and programs, guiding us through major decision-making.

Jared Peters
Coming to the board as a CSA member, Jared applies his work experience in strategic operations at a forest-level and he volunteers at events.

Dave Strauss, Media chair
As the creative director of an educational publishing house in New York, Dave channels decades of experience into Homefields’ outreach efforts.

NON-ELECT MEMBERS

Linda Strauss
Photographer, Parent, Co-founder
Linda is also a board director of Community Services Group and an owner of Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. Hospitality Group.

Tony Beers
Farm Manager
Tony’s background in engineering frames his thoughtful stewardship of our CSA program.

Andrew Phillips
Program Coordinator
Andrew’s vast knowledge and warm nature are key to the health of our organizational culture.

OFFICE COORDINATOR

Tracy Beck
Office Coordinator
With her professional experience and many local connections, Tracy’s input is significant to the success of both our daily activities and annual events.