Board & Staff
Our Team
We are fortunate to have a passionate team that has a heart for the work they do and the people with whom they interface daily.
Susan Graham
Chief Development Officer
My name is Susan Graham, and I am honored to join the team as Chief Development Officer. With more than 10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, I have had the privilege of supporting both national and local organizations.
I began my career with the Alzheimer's Association, managing events throughout West Tennessee, before joining ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. At St. Jude, I led a portfolio of 12 national endurance events that raised $3 million annually and helped expand the program internationally. Most recently, I served with the Regional One Health Foundation, where I managed corporate and foundation relations and cultivated strategic partnerships to drive philanthropic growth.
I am grateful to be here and excited to help advance our mission and impact in the community.
Ryan Hall
Chief Conservation Officer
Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry from Mississippi State University and a master’s degree in city and Regional Planning from Clemson University. He is also a registered forester in Mississippi. This unique education allows him to assess the most important habitats for conservation. Ryan has grown his passion for protecting these special places over his tenure at Wolf River Conservancy. He particularly enjoys working alongside other passionate, mission-driven people and the challenge of each real estate transaction, which are often as unique as the landowners’ personalities.
Ryan is a loving husband to his wife, Haley, and proud father to his daughter, Cypress, who challenges him daily and gives new meaning to his work. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and paddling with his family and their dog, Pepper
