Executive Leadership

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.

Collin OMara

Collin O'Mara

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.

Executive Team

Mustafa Santiago Ali

Executive Vice President

Beth Breaux

Senior Vice President for Philanthropy

Audrey Buehring

Vice President of Program Operations

Thomas Cluderay

General Counsel

Chanté Coleman

Senior Vice President, Equity and Justice

Heather Davis Miller

Senior Advisor for Strategy and Leadership

Adrienne Hollis

Vice President of Environmental Justice, Public Health, and Community Revitalization

Caroline Itoh

Senior Vice President for Operations and Technology

Benjamin Kota

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Laskin

Vice President for National and International Conservation Programs

Tara Losoff

Associate Vice President, Organizing and Campaigns; Senior Advisor, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

Robin Martin

Senior Vice President of People

Kim Martinez

Vice President, Education and Engagement

Jen Mihills

Mid-Atlantic Regional Center
(Annapolis, MD)

Diane Pataki

Chief Scientist and Vice President for Science

Daisy Purdy

Vice President

Karla Raettig

Vice President & Executive Director, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

Angie Rosser

Vice President of One Federation

Mike Saccone

Vice President, Communications

Ismael Savadogo

Chief Financial Officer

Dirk Sellers

Chief Development Officer

Abby Tinsley

Vice President for Conservation Policy

Rebeca Villegas

National Director, Environmental Justice Strategy

Regional Executive Directors

John DeFillipo

South Central Regional Center
(Austin, TX)

Curtis Fisher

Northeast Regional Center
(Montpelier, VT)

Brian Kurzel

Rocky Mountain Regional Center
(Denver, CO)

Rebecca Meuninck

Great Lakes Regional Center
(Ann Arbor, MI)

Jen Mihills

Mid-Atlantic Regional Center
(Annapolis, MD)

Beth Pratt

California Regional Center
(Midpines, CA)

Board of Directors

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Where We Work

More than one-third of U.S. fish and wildlife species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. We're on the ground in seven regions across the country, collaborating with 52 state and territory affiliates to reverse the crisis and ensure wildlife thrive.

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