Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Announces Anna Macnak as Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 14, 2026   

SAN ANTONIO— Mitchell Lake Audubon Heart (MLAC) at the moment introduced the appointment of Anna Macnak as its new Govt Director. A mission-driven chief with greater than a decade of public well being and neighborhood program administration expertise with the Metropolis of San Antonio, Macnak brings a confirmed monitor report of constructing institutional partnerships, advancing equity-focused initiatives, and main high-performing groups. 

Macnak most lately served as Well being Program Supervisor for the Metropolis of San Antonio the place she supplied strategic management for the Wholesome Neighborhoods Program. Her work targeted on neighborhood well being, meals safety, and neighborhood resilience by way of a Neighborhood Well being Employee mannequin of engagement.  

“We’re thrilled to have Anna be part of the Audubon crew, bringing her lifelong ardour for connecting folks with the pure world to the group,” stated Lisa Gonzalez, Vice President and Govt Director of Audubon Texas. “Her expansive work throughout San Antonio and her expertise constructing community-centered packages might be invaluable as Mitchell Lake Audubon Heart continues to develop its mission. We stay up for all she’s going to convey to this group and to the broader Audubon household.” 

Macnak grew up in Southeast Alaska the place her early experiences mountain climbing and tenting within the Tongass Nationwide Forest sparked a lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship and outside connection. A Texas Grasp Naturalist, she holds a Graduate Certificates in Public Well being from the College of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science from Bastyr College. 

Mitchell Lake Audubon Heart, situated in south San Antonio and located alongside the Central Flyway, is likely one of the most vital city birding and wildlife locations in Texas. MLAC gives environmental schooling, habitat restoration, and neighborhood engagement programming, and serves as an necessary entry level to nature for traditionally underserved communities. For extra info, go to https://www.audubon.org/mitchell-lake.