Leeah Sutton Joins DRBA

May 8, 2026

DRBA Hires Recreation & Stewardship Coordinator

The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) is proud to announce that Leeah Sutton has been hired as the new Recreation & Stewardship Coordinator.  This newly created position reflects the organization’s growing need for expanded capacity to support local initiatives and is made possible through grant funding support.  

In this role, Sutton will assist with planning and implementing outdoor asset development projects designed to expand recreational opportunities while also coordinating stewardship strategies and community programming that support a healthy environment.

“Leeah brings a strong combination of experience and enthusiasm to this role and we are very happy to have her join the DRBA team,” said Anna Wheeler, DRBA’s Recreation & Stewardship Manager who will supervise this position. “With her background and hands-on experience, she will be a tremendous asset as we continue our work to preserve and protect the Dan River watershed.”

Sutton holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Environmental Health from East Tennessee State University. Her professional experience spans across nonprofit, government and community-based settings, where she has coordinated conservation initiatives, outdoor programs and multi-partner collaborations. She is a certified Environmental Educator through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and a Wilderness First Responder through NOLS Wilderness Medicine.