Team Member

As Chief Strategy Officer, Deb directs fundraising, external relationships, and partnerships. She provides leadership on communications and organizational development, develops future leadership, ensures the quality of programs, and leads strategic planning for the Center and its conservation programs. In addition to overseeing program and organizational development, Deb ensures implementation of re-granting processes for the Center’s

As Founder and CEO, Gary guides the Center with a vision grounded in science and practice, drawing upon more than 30 years of experience working on behalf of large-scale conservation efforts in Africa, South America, Australia, and Canada, and 12 years within the U.S. environmental philanthropic community.  Gary’s conservation achievements include the establishment of Kibale