The Southeastern PA Group (SPG) of the Sierra Club is part of the Pennsylvania State Chapter. The SPG area is Philadelphia and the 4 surrounding PA counties.
Sierra Club's governance structure is as follows (top down): The National Organization; State Chapters; and Groups within those chapters, defined by geographic boundaries. SPG, like all Sierra Club Groups operates at the grassroots level and is run solely by volunteers.
Elected by area Sierra Club members to 2 year terms, the SPG Executive Committee once a month to discuss the developments of the various committees, finances and upcoming opportunities.
The latest SPG ExCom bylaws are HERE
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
Lisa Anzalone lives in Chester County and currently serves as the PA Chapter and PAC Treasurer. Her main goals are to retain members and to bolster participation in our events and committees.
Her love of preserved land surfaced during COVID when Lisa discovered just how many beautiful preserves and nature areas existed within a short distance from her home. She became a certified Outings Lead in 2024 and enjoys leading hikes and getting people outdoors.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
Kelly lives in Montgomery County and has served on the Ex-Com since 2022. Her passion for the environment comes from a lifetime of studying biology in both school and her career. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and passing on her knowledge of the environment to her son. She serves as the secretary of the Ex-Com and is on the election committee.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2027)
Helena considers herself to be a “citizen of the world” but is currently residing in Torresdale in Northeast Philly. A macro social worker, she is
passionate about advocacy in all of its forms, including environmental advocacy, and firmly believes in the right of everyone to have access to
green spaces and a healthy environment to live in. You can usually find her reading a book under a tree, square dancing, playing with her fur babies
Jim and Pam, or going on a train adventure with her fiancé, Ben.
Helena is a treasurer with the Sierra Club SPG, as well as the go-to transit equity person with the conservation team with SPG.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
I have lived in the Elkins Park, PA area for 31 years. My interest in the environment stems back to childhood having been raised in the country, focusing on family vegetable gardens and creating native pollinator gardens. Now, as the FHSP Restoration Manager of an 11 acre park within the Cheltenham Parks’ system I am charged with the park’s stewardship, development, volunteer coordination, budgets, management plans, annual reports and filing grant applications.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
Suzette is the National Community Engagement Director for Beyond Plastics, a national nonprofit working to end plastic pollution through advocacy, education, and systemic policy change. A Philadelphia restaurateur turned environmental advocate, she brings a strategic and collaborative approach to community organizing and public engagement. Suzette has led successful single-use plastic bag legislation in Pennsylvania and is passionate about mobilizing communities to address the impacts of plastic pollution on human health, the environment, oceans, and frontline communities.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2026)
Retired after 45 years as a software developer and manager, Chris loves the outdoors, especially camping, hiking and cycling.
Chris is a member of the Media EAC, organizing events, researching and providing environmental educational information to Media residents. He is also a member of the Media Recreation Board, where he helps organize and execute events. Chris is a member of the Digital Tools help Team and manages the SPG social media accounts.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2027)
Gerry’ s interest in conservation and preservation of the built environment led her to get a BS degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Historic Preservation. After completing her degree, she became the Executive Director of Historic Fairhill in Philadelphia where she restored the historic graveyard.
She has served on the Lower Merion Conservancy Board and on the Lower Merion Historic Commission.
She lives in Lower Merion with her husband and is an avid photographer.
ExCom member (term ends Dec 2027)
Jim Wylie (local outings)
David Calloway (local outings)
Delane Cachia (local outings)
