MONTPELIER, Vt. — Conservation advocate and leader Libby Johnson will serve as the National Wildlife Federation’s next vice president of education and engagement. In this role, Johnson will lead NWF’s growing efforts to engage and inspire the public and future generations to recover wildlife, protect clean air and water, address environmental injustices, and confront the climate crisis.

“When we connect people with nature and the outdoors in the classroom, their backyards and communities, and beyond, we are building connections and passions that will last a lifetime,” said Kim Martinez, chief program officer of the National Wildlife Federation. “Libby’s strategic thinking will help NWF’s education work grow and thrive at this critical moment for conservation. We’re honored that she is joining the leadership team and look forward to seeing her build upon NWF’s 90 years of work with students, teachers, and communities.”

“The National Wildlife Federation has the unique ability to bring people together across geographies and generations — and to inspire them to save what they share,” Johnson said. “I am honored to lead NWF’s incredible public engagement and education work, and to build bridges with communities, families, teachers, and the next generation of conservation champions.”

Johnson previously served as the National Wildlife Federation’s senior director of program operations and as associate director of the organization’s Northeast region. She also has worked in higher education, serving as managing director of development at VTDigger as well as a member of the executive leadership team at Vermont College of Fine Arts.

NWF inspires families, schools, teachers, and youth across the country to recover wildlife, conserve habitat, address the impacts of the climate crisis, and build and support thriving communities. NWF’s education team works to provide youth with environmental literacy opportunities that foster leadership, inclusivity, and collaboration. NWF also is a national leader in working with communities to create habitat, plant native species, and make it easier for people to get outdoors and safely access nature.