As Operations Coordinator, Abby supports CLLC’s financial and administrative operations while also lending logistical support to the Development Team, Executive Team and Board of Directors. Abby brings with her experience in coordinating and executing conservation-centered education and outreach programs throughout Southwest Montana. She lives in Bozeman and relishes any opportunity to spend time exploring the
Montana State University
Senior Faculty Fellow Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Cornell University Ithaca, New York
As CEO, Brendan guides CLLC with a perspective grounded in 30 years of experience at the intersection of science, policy, practice, and partnership. Brendan has led efforts to build diverse partnerships organized under a shared commitment to ecocultural conservation—an approach that embraces place-based connections between ecology and human culture by honoring and reestablishing human connections
Director for Partnerships, External, and Corporate Relations (Retired) World Bank Washington, DC
Partner, WilmerHale Palo Alto, California
Presidential Advisor, Global Impact & Strategic Alliances Colorado State University Jeffersonton, VA
As the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Coordinator, Jacob fosters collaboration across the Appalachian region to accelerate nature conservation and conservation-driven community development. He coordinates the Volgenau Climate Initiative Appalachia network, which aims to advance initiatives focused on the intersection of nature, climate, and the economy in the region. Jacob works to link the Center’s connectivity science,
At the Center, Rebecca focuses on developing policies and best practices for landscape-scale conservation, fostering high-level collaboration, and guiding and providing expertise on a variety of scales—local, county, state, tribal, and national—related to landscape-scale conservation. Rebecca has a diverse background in conservation science, policy, and capacity building. Her experience includes conducting environmental research across four
As Operations Manager, Jen contributes to driving CLLC’s mission forward by keeping the financial, administrative, and operational gears running smoothly. She also supports the Board of Directors, ensuring everything stays on track behind the scenes. With a strong background in managing operations, budgets, and HR functions, Jen brings a wealth of experience from her previous
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