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.

Ingrid Datica

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

Manno Franca

Kathelin Gray

Omar Fayed

Claus Tober

John Polk Allen

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Gessie Houghton

Mark Nelson, PhD

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Thrity Jal Vakil

Christine Handte

Marie Harding

Judy Ann Hawes

William F. Dempster