Jamie Faselt

As the Conservation Science Specialist, Jamie leads and supports spatial science and applied research projects for the Center and its partners, with a focus on ecological connectivity, conservation planning, and decision-support tools to aid governments and communities in making science-informed decisions on conservation actions. She also contributes to educational and outreach materials that help communicate

Katie Deuel

As Chief Program Officer, Katie works across our diverse programs to ensure they are strategic, effective, inclusive, connected and supported.  She has been a leader in biodiversity and large landscape conservation, nature-based education, and building sustainable, circular economies, as well as working extensively as a facilitator and mediator in complex systems. At the center of her

Kathy Perkes

As Chief Operations Officer, Kathy works to ensure financial sustainability, manage organizational risk and implement human resource best practices. Hired to help build a strong foundation to support the Center’s rapid growth, Kathy concentrates on internal process and capacity improvements, as well as providing leadership around strategic planning. Kathy’s career has been focused on non-profit

David Theobald

Senior Conservation Scientist Measuring connectivity of global protected areas IUCN WCPA Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group Conservation Planning Technologies Fort Collins, Colorado  

Dr. Annika Keeley

At the Center, Annika provides science leadership and advises on connectivity projects and programs across the organization. She works with the management team to guide the Center’s science strategy. Annika has a broad background in ecology and conservation biology and has focused on ecological connectivity in her studies and work. She has contributed papers on

Kylie Paul

Kylie works at the Center as a road ecologist, advancing the development and implementation of wildlife friendly transportation policies and projects in international, federal, state, tribal, and local contexts. She brings 15 years of diverse science and conservation experience to the Center. She’s worked on road ecology and habitat connectivity since 2005 when she initiated

Rick West, Vice Chair

Founding Director & Director Emeritus, National Museum of the American Indian Los Angeles, California

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