Janine Scherline

Director of Development

Janine joined the Council as the Director of Development in January 2024. Originally from western NY, Janine settled in the region after meeting her spouse, an Adirondack native, more than two decades ago in graduate school at Ithaca College. Since that time, she’s learned to love the Adirondacks and especially the people who care about the landscapes and communities here, leading to development positions at several regional organizations, including Mountain Lake PBS, SUNY Plattsburgh, and most recently at Adirondack Foundation. When not engaging with donors and supporters and the team at the Council, Janine can be found performing in chamber groups throughout the region; on snow shoes in the backcountry, weather-permitting; or spending time with her husband and their feline companions.