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.
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.
Mustafa Santiago Ali
Executive Vice President
Steve Bender
Associate Vice President of Affiliate Relations
Beth Breaux
Senior Vice President for Philanthropy
Audrey Buehring
Vice President of Program Operations
Jacob Carter
Associate Vice President of Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience and Revitalization Programs
Thomas Cluderay
General Counsel
Nicole Freyman
Associate Vice President of Total Rewards
Ross Griffin
Associate Vice President of Government Affairs
Shannon Heyck-Williams
Associate Vice President of Climate and Energy
Adrienne Hollis
Vice President of Environmental Justice, Health, and Community Resilience and Revitalization
Caroline Itoh
Senior Vice President for Operations and Technology
Libby Johnson
Vice President of Education and Engagement
Frank Keating
Associate Vice President of Consumer Marketing
Benjamin Kota
Chief Operating Officer
Sarah Laskin
Associate Vice President and Advisor to the COO on Engagement and Impact
Tara Losoff
Vice President of Power Building
Alicia Marrs
Associate Vice President of Western Water
Robin Martin
Senior Vice President of People
Kim Martinez
Chief Program Officer
Amanda Mason
Associate Vice President of Institutional Relations
Rebecca Meuninck
Associate Vice President of Eastern Water
Jen Mihills
Vice President of Water and Coastal Programs
Jim Murphy
Associate Vice President of Legal Advocacy
Diane Pataki
Chief Scientist and Vice President for Science
Beth Pratt
California Regional Center
(Midpines, CA)
Karla Raettig
Chief Advocacy Officer
Jessie Ritter
Associate Vice President of Water and Coasts
Angie Rosser
Vice President of One Federation
Mike Saccone
Vice President, Communications
Ismael Savadogo
Chief Financial Officer
Dirk Sellers
Chief Development Officer
Julie Sibbing
Vice President of Land Stewardship Programs
David Willms
Associate Vice President of Public Lands
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