I would guess that a lot of wildlife refuges are already going this. Our folks in the field are stretched so thin, I’m wondering what specific actions could be taken to get a lot of return on investing in […]

This is great that you included a link to the Generation X report. It’s interesting because a lot of times in this conversation, Generation X and Y get put together as “youth” or “young adults,” but they actually have differing characteristics – for example, Generation X is more interested in fiscal independence while Generation Y [...]

It really is a great gig to work on this project, and we are so lucky to have you Anna working on the vision!

There’s a drawing of the Friends right above the bear holding a special event for the refuge.

Dozens? I’m thinking hundreds of new Friends! Both in person and virtually.

Yes Betsy and Jane, Shannon is awesome and you’ll totally be able to watch her live. We’re working now on updating the web page at AmericasWildlife.org/live with information about the live schedule and how you can participate. We hope to have it up the week before the conference. ALL of the General Sessions in the [...]

I had the same experience working in the zoo community where PETA and the zoos (American Zoo and Aquarium Association) would be in the same room working together against the exotic pet trade. PETA thought it was cruel and the zoos didn’t want exotic pets people didn’t want anymore left on their porch.

This is like one of my favorite pictures in all of conservation.

Changing this will all come down to 1) changing organizational culture, 2) setting meaningful targets cognizant of the importance that diversity should reflect our local communities, and 3) holding the organization and its managers accountable for leveraging diversity as a performance measure and leadership competency.