New Executive Director

In January 2024, the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy (HVLC) proudly welcomed Elizabeth Friel as its new Executive Director. Elizabeth previously served as Executive Director capacity with two other conservation organizations, most recently in Hampton Roads and prior to that on the Northern Neck of Virginia.

Early in her conservation career, Elizabeth was an HVLC employee, Board member, and Volunteer of the Year award winner. Prior to her land conservation work, she worked in urban planning both in Virginia and Maryland, including early in her career in James City County. Elizabeth shared that. “It is exciting to be able to work in conservation here in historic Virginia, my home of many years. I hope to bring new ideas and energy to conservation in this unique community.”