With the world's wild species declining at an estimated 1,000 times the natural rate, I advocate for planetary triage to navigate toward a livable planet. While the Earth suffers from many manmade bumps, bruises, and systemic infections—e.g. plastic, noise, and light pollution, the illegal wildlife trade, and even climate change—the planet is actively bleeding out through the loss of intact wild habitat, the number one driver of biodiversity loss.

My mission is to use what resources and skills I possess to support 1) the conservation of intact habitat, prioritizing areas of high endemism, intact areas under imminent threat, and Key Biodiversity Areas, 2) youth engagement in conservation solutions (did you know half the world is 31 or younger?), and 3) the research, documentation, and recovery of wild habitats globally. I am involved with several organizations contributing to these goals:

Reserva: The Youth Land Trust

Founder & Executive Director

Reserva empowers young people to make a measurable difference for threatened species and habitats through conservation, education, and storytelling.

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BOARDS & COUNCILS

Advisory Council member, 2018–present
Advisory board,
2020–PRESENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT, 2020–PRESENT
USA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECRETARY, 2020–PRESENT
WHITLEY FUND FOR NATURE NEXT-GEN COMMITTEE, 2021–PRESENT
BRMC Board of Directors, Vice President, 2018–present

Affiliations

2021 EC50 Awardee, mn'21, ecwg member
nols wilderness first responder, 2022–present
nanpa member, 2019–present