Jesse L. Feinberg

Conservation Policy Assistant

Areas of Expertise:
State and national surface transportation policy and practice, Integrating conservation and transportations planning

Jesse works on the Habitat and Highways Campaign, which strives to reduce the impact of roads and highways on wildlife and habitat, and advocate for incorporating wildlife conservation into transportation planning.  Assisting Habitat and Highways Campaign Director Patricia White, he works with the Federal Highway Administration, state transportation and resource officials, and local nonprofits throughout the country to integrate conservation into transportation planning. 

Before joining Defenders of Wildlife in June 2006, Jesse worked at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the stewardship land grant program and in the Communications Bureau.  He was also actively involved with Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WisPIRG).

Jesse received a bachelor’s degree in international studies and communication arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Contact Information
Email: jesse.feinberg@defenders.org