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

Manno Franca

John Polk Allen

Ingrid Datica

Marie Harding

Claus Tober

William F. Dempster

Christine Handte

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Omar Fayed

Thrity Jal Vakil

Kathelin Gray

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Mark Nelson, PhD

Gessie Houghton