By Bernheim
Meet Annie Hamilton, Corporate & Community Partners Manager
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum is pleased to announce Annie Hamilton as its new Corporate and Community Partners Manager. In this new position, Annie Hamilton will develop and nurture relationships with corporate partners and engage with the local community to generate support for the 16,000-acre nonprofit.
“Bernheim is a place I’ve loved since childhood, and I am thrilled to help steward partnerships that support this incredible organization,” stated Hamilton. “Supporting a mission rooted in conservation, connection and community is a true honor.”
As the Corporate and Community Partners Manager, Hamilton helps bring Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature to life through relationship driven engagement. By welcoming prospective partners on tours of the forest and meeting with organizations in their own workplaces, she builds authentic, mission aligned relationships. These partnerships often grow into meaningful opportunities such as employee volunteer experiences, conservation initiatives, and even the creation of native gardens at partner worksites, extending Bernheim’s impact throughout the community.
“Annie is the kind of team member who elevates everyone around her,” said Shaunna Graf, Director of Advancement at Bernheim. “She is passionate about Bernheim’s mission and brings a thoughtful, relationship first approach that will help us grow strong partnerships in service of connecting people with nature.”
Hamilton previously served as executive director at the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and offers a wealth of experience in donor relations and grant writing, along with a passion for bringing meaningful partnerships to life. With a strong background in partnership management, tourism, and Main Street development, she is poised to drive meaningful collaborations that will benefit the organization and the community it serves.
