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.

Leadership

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

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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