The Institute’s directors are a diverse group of dedicated individuals with expertise in a variety of areas. We committed to making a difference on our planet through hands-on field projects, research, conservation & education.

Marie Harding

Thrity Jal Vakil

William F. Dempster

Ingrid Datica

Mark Nelson, PhD

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Manno Franca

Claus Tober

Christine Handte

John Polk Allen

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Gessie Houghton

Omar Fayed

Kathelin Gray

Judy Ann Hawes

Starrlight Augustine, PhD