Defenders Staff

Defenders' staff is as diverse and unique as they are dedicated and experienced. Drawing top wildlife biologists, government policy experts, media relations specialists, membership service representatives, lawyers and many more, Defenders of Wildlife puts all of their individual talents to use to achieve our organization's common goals.

By Department | By Name

Landscape Conservation and Climate Change

Senior Policy Analyst Climate Adaptation
Climate Change and Wildlife Scientist
Vice President for Climate Change and Natural Resources Adaptation
Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Lands

International Conservation

International Counsel
Manager, Mexico Programs

Conservation Science and Policy

Conservation Planning Associate
Oregon Biodiversity Program Director
Chief Scientist
Coral Reef Marine Scientist
Economics of Ecosystems Fellow
Media Production Specialist
Director of Conservation Planning
Senior Director, Biodiversity Partnerships
Vice President of Conservation Policy
Endangered Species Policy Advisor

Government Relations and External Affairs

Colorado Outreach Representative
Arizona Senior Outreach Representative
Director of Legislative Affairs
Vice President for Government Relations
Government Relations Associate
Director of National Outreach

Communications

Vice President of Communications
Communications Associate
Senior Director of Communications

Field Conservation Programs

Alaska Representative
Southwest Representative
Florida Representative
Rockies and Plains Associate
Southwest Program Director
California Representative
Northern Rockies Representative
Alaska Program Director
California Program Director
Rockies and Plains Representative
Florida Program Director
Southwest Representative
Rocky Mountain Region Director
Vice President of Field Conservation Programs
California Representative
California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Program Director
Florida Program Coordinator
California Desert Associate
Northern Rockies Representative

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President

Renewable Energy

Conservation Associate, Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Western Policy Advisor, Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Senior Director, Renewable Energy
Senior Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy and Wildlife

Conservation Law

Staff Attorney, Judging the Environment Project
Staff Attorney
Legal Fellow
Senior Staff Attorney
Vice President, Conservation Law
Endangered Species Policy Associate
Senior Staff Attorney

President

President and CEO