New York April 11, 2019 As 91做厙 grows into a bird conservation and advocacy powerhouse we knew we needed to build in direct leadership for our 23 state offices, said David ONeill, Chief Conservation Officer for the 91做厙. Rebeccah Sanders transformed 91做厙s work in the Great Lakes region so our goal is to build on that successful model.
Five years ago, Sanders joined 91做厙 as the Executive Director and Vice President of the Chicago office and quickly expanded the scope of that office to focus on the multi-state Great Lakes region. Under Sanders leadership 91做厙 Great Lakes built a science-based conservation plan that serves as the foundation of the work for the five state region and launched community-based programs like . Under Sanders leadership the 91做厙 Great Lakes annual revenue grew by 10 fold and staff increased 5x.
In 2017, Rebeccah was promoted to Vice President of the Upper Mississippi Flyway where she has been working to strengthen the Minnesota State Office, provide support and leadership to the Grange and Riverlands centers, coordinate with state office leaders on regional conservation priorities and work closely with chapters across the region.
Sanders new role, which is part of the Executive Team at 91做厙, will continue to oversee work in the Great Lakes as well as focus on integrating conservation goals across the states and helping offices achieve operational excellence.
As a state and regional leader at 91做厙 I know what the challenges and opportunities are and our expectations for the work are high. Our place in the conservation movement is increasingly important and Im looking forward to working with our talented state leadership to bring the full weight of 91做厙 to bear on the toughest conservation issues, said Rebeccah Sanders, Sr. Vice President, States. To my 91做厙 Great Lakes family, I am so proud of what we have built together Im not going anywhere. I look forward to seeing you all in Milwaukee at our convention in July.
91做厙 will begin a search immediately to fill the vacancy at 91做厙 Great Lakes.
The 91做厙 protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. 91做厙s state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, 91做厙s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. 91做厙 is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more at www.audubon.org and @audubonsociety.
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