The National Wildlife Federation's dedicated leadership team directs the organization in its mission-driven work. Bringing together talent and expertise in science, policy, education, philanthropy, and more, our leaders work across the organization and beyond to develop strategies for harnessing our full power to save America's wildlife.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Under O’Mara’s leadership, the National Wildlife Federation is focused on recovering America’s wildlife ranging from bison and bighorn sheep to pollinators like monarch butterflies and native bees, improving management of and access to public lands, restoring America’s water bodies, advancing environmental education (including publishing Ranger Rick® magazines), and connecting every American child with the great outdoors.
Mustafa Santiago Ali
Vice President, Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization
Andy Buchsbaum
Vice President, One Federation
Chanté Coleman
Vice President of Equity and Justice
Laura Daniel Davis
Chief of Policy and Advocacy
Hilary Harp Falk
Chief Program Officer
Caroline Itoh
Vice President, Strategic Business Operations
Benjamin Kota
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Sarah Laskin
Vice President for National and International Conservation Programs
Amanda McKnight
Chief People and Administration Officer
Dawn Rodney
Chief Innovation and Growth Officer
Dirk Sellers
Chief Development Officer
Karen Wagner
Chief Financial Officer
Curtis Fisher
Northeast Regional Center (Montpelier, VT)
Tom France
Northern Rockies, Prairies, and Pacific Regional Center (Missoula, MT)
Susan Kaderka
South Central Regional Center (Austin, TX)
Brian Kurzel
Rocky Mountain Regional Center (Denver, CO)
Jen Mihills
Mid-Atlantic Regional Center (Annapolis, MD)
Beth Pratt
California Regional Center (Midpines, CA)
Mike Shriberg
Great Lakes Regional Center (Ann Arbor, MI)
Get to know the board members that guide the National Wildlife Federation in our mission to ensure wildlife thrive.
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