our staff
Lovina Englund
EXecutive director
As the Executive Director of the Palouse Land Trust, Lovina Englund is passionately driven by the mission of land conservation. She excels at attracting and inspiring others, including volunteer board members and staff, through her servant leadership approach. Lovina prioritizes what she can give to others, handling adversity with grace and seeing the big picture while effectively implementing plans in manageable steps to lead the organization forward.
Lovina has been a resident of the Palouse region since 2003 and lives in Moscow with her husband and daughter. Her connection to the community began as a student at the University of Idaho, where she earned a master's degree in rangeland ecology and management in 2007. Since 2018, she has been leading the Palouse Land Trust, guiding it toward continuous growth and impact in the community.
She possesses strong financial acumen, discerning both opportunities and threats, and is adept at making sound decisions through active listening and collaboration with diverse viewpoints. Her persistence and resilience ensure that goals are met, and her motivation propels the organization forward.
Lovina’s professional and personal networks extend deeply into the community and throughout the west. She is honored to be part of a local organization that enriches the quality of life for regional residents and wildlife while supporting local landowners who seek conservation tools to achieve long-lasting goals on their private property.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Lovina enjoys lacing up her hiking boots or running shoes, pedaling around, reading, exploring new destinations, stopping to look at flowers blooming or take in a view, tinkering in the kitchen, and sharing a meal or a social spell with her favorite people.