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.

Thrity Jal Vakil

Mark Nelson, PhD

Omar Fayed

William F. Dempster

Christine Handte

Claus Tober

Judy Ann Hawes

Manno Franca

Gessie Houghton

Ingrid Datica

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Kathelin Gray

John Polk Allen

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Marie Harding