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.

Judy Ann Hawes

Christine Handte

Manno Franca

Mark Nelson, PhD

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Kathelin Gray

Deborah Parrish Snyder

William F. Dempster

Claus Tober

Omar Fayed

Gessie Houghton

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

Thrity Jal Vakil

John Polk Allen

Ingrid Datica

Marie Harding