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

Omar Fayed

Claus Tober

Gessie Houghton

Robert “Rio” Hahn

Marie Harding

Christine Handte

Manno Franca

John Polk Allen

Starrlight Augustine, PhD

Deborah Parrish Snyder

Mark Nelson, PhD

Thrity Jal Vakil

Kathelin Gray

William F. Dempster

Ingrid Datica