Natalie Reece, Assistant Executive Director
Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling Center

Natalie Reese has worked for Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling since September 2011. First, she was the program director and, as of 2025, the assistant executive director. Her primary role is to educate county residents about proper disposal of solid waste through a variety of methods such as presentations, displays at local festivals and social media. Natalie’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Science in Environmental Science from St. Vincent College and a certification from Professional Recycler of Pennsylvania (PROP). Prior to obtaining this position at Westmoreland Cleanways, she was an AmeriCorps member serving in the Greater Latrobe School District as an Environmental Science Assistant and has worked as an educator at five different Nature Centers in Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina. Either on a boat, in the woods, at a creek, or in a classroom, Natalie’s primary goal is to encourage her audience to make small, gradual lifestyle changes to protect our environment and build a more sustainable future.

Caily Grube, Executive Director
Allegheny CleanWays

In 2023, Caily joined Allegheny CleanWays, bringing with her a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in macro-level systems change and nonprofit management. She is deeply committed to grass-root initiatives that empower both environmental work and under-resourced communities. She is also an avid reader and loves learning Allegheny County history.

Michelle Lawler, Development Director
Allegheny CleanWays

Michelle Lawler joined Allegheny CleanWays in 2023. She has worked in nonprofit management for over 20 years for organizations that focus on the arts, the environment and medical research. Michelle earned a degree in Journalism from Ohio University and a certificate in nonprofit management from Robert Morris University. She volunteers in her community at her children's school and her church.

Debra Woolley, Development Representative
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

Debra Woolley is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She brings a robust background in development, fundraising, marketing, and communications, having led strategic initiatives across diverse organizations to drive revenue, enhance visibility, and deepen community impact.

Debra has played a pivotal role in advancing mission-driven work for nationally recognized nonprofits such as Keep America Beautiful, AFS-USA, and Outward Bound Costa Rica. Her expertise spans securing multimillion-dollar grants, stewarding corporate partnerships, and managing high-performing development teams. Notably, she has personally secured more than $3.7 million in annual funding and led campaigns that consistently exceeded goals.

In her consulting roles with state affiliates of Keep America Beautiful, including Pennsylvania, Texas, and Massachusetts, Debra has designed successful development strategies, strengthened board engagement, and delivered measurable funding results. Her work has directly supported environmental stewardship, community empowerment, and DEI-focused initiatives.

Her earlier career in banking and corporate marketing provided a strong foundation in strategy, brand development, and team leadership, including roles as First Vice President at Comerica Bank and Vice President at US Bank.

A dynamic communicator and mentor, Debra is also deeply committed to service, having held frontline and leadership volunteer roles with organizations like HAVEN and AFS-USA. She is a proud member of Planet Women’s 100 Women Pathway, aimed at increasing female leadership in the environmental sector.

Debra holds academic credentials from the University of Colorado, Northwestern University’s American Banking Institute, Roosevelt University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of London.