Welcome to our new Finance Administrator, Shazia Ansari!
Shazia is a finance professional specializing in financial management, internal controls, and organizational efficiency. She holds MBA in finance and certifications in bookkeeping, nonprofit financial management ,etc. In her role with Washtenaw County Conservation District, she is focused on strengthening financial oversight, enhancing compliance, and building systems that support sustainable program delivery.
Outside of work, Shazia enjoys maintaining her vegetable and flower gardens, with a particular interest in rain gardens and native plants. During the summer, her garden attracts frequent visitors such as red cardinals, blue jays, rabbits, squirrels, butterflies, and occasionally hummingbirds and a small herd of deer-reflecting her appreciation for creating spaces that support both beauty and biodiversity. She is an avid reader, speaks three languages, and has pursued in-depth study of classical Arabic.
Also, welcome to our 2026 Seasonal Staff TERZAH!
Terzah grew up in Michigan with boisterous brothers and playful parents that indulged in photo shoots, runway shows, and various art or science projects for school. Becoming fascinated with the inner workings of the human mind and creating sensorial art, or neuroaesthetics as it is called, Terzah attended Harvard University and received a B.A. with high honors in Neuroscience (Mind, Brain, & Behavior) and Art, Film, & Visual Studies. Professionally, Terzah has performed a plethora of roles: a neuroscientist, an EMT, personal stylist, a visual merchandiser, a professional tennis creative & operations director, and currently a staff member within the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Personally, Terzah has enjoyed indulging in interests within community: a small pet/house sit business owner, an online designer clothing consignment shop owner, and a volunteer horticulturalist at UofM’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Terzah is a purple enthusiast, cinephile, organic gardener aerialist, frog and turtle lover, polyglot (English, French, American Sign Language, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian, Turkish, Swedish, Korean, Mandarin, etc.), musician, home baker, and adventurist that has traveled to over 31 countries and counting.