Sarah Garlick
Director of Conservation, New Hampshire
North Conway, New Hampshire
Sarah Garlick Sarah is Director of Conservation in New Hampshire. © Jerry Monkman/EcoPhotography
Areas of Expertise
conservation strategy and leadership, science communications, public engagement
About Sarah
Sarah Garlick leads a team of scientists and conservation professionals working to protect and restore critical ecosystems in New Hampshire. Her work focuses on large‑landscape connectivity, freshwater conservation, community resilience and coastal habitat restoration—helping ensure conservation strategies deliver lasting results for nature and people.
Trained as a geologist and science writer, Sarah’s career has centered on bridging scientific research and the communities it serves—from local communities to practitioners and decision‑makers, including policymakers, natural resource managers and educators. Her approach emphasizes clear science communication and collaborative problem‑solving across sectors, ensuring conservation strategies are grounded in evidence while being practical to implement.
Areas of expertise
Prior to joining TNC, Sarah worked as part of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study, developing community engagement programs and leading policy‑relevant synthesis work on winter climate change and resilience. She is the author of Flakes, Jugs, and Splitters: A Rock Climber’s Guide to Geology (2009 Banff Mountain Book Award) and the National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals of North America (2014). She also co‑directed Namuli, a documentary that aired on PBS. Sarah lives in the White Mountains with her husband and children.