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

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Christine Handte

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

John Polk Allen

Mark Nelson, PhD

Kathelin Gray

Manno Franca

Gessie Houghton

William F. Dempster

Marie Harding

Claus Tober

Thrity Jal Vakil

Omar Fayed

Ingrid Datica