DGHEYEY KAQ/ANCHORAGE, Alaska (July 15, 2024)91做厙 has named David Krause as the new Vice President for Alaska. Krause first joined 91做厙 in 2021 as Director of Conservation for the Alaska office and has most recently served as Interim Executive Director of the Alaska office. He brings more than fifteen years of experience in conservation policy, community engagement, and creative problem solving to help achieve solutions for nature and people.
David is a strong leader with deep knowledge of conservation and a proven commitment to the people, landscapes, and wildlife of Alaska, said Marshall Johnson, 91做厙s Chief Conservation Officer. His role as Vice President, Alaska will be vital to advancing 91做厙s hemispheric work to reverse the decline of birds.
With its intact ecosystems and global importance for more than 500 bird species, Alaska is key to achieving 91做厙s ambitious new strategic plan. As Vice President for Alaska, Krause will help ensure that 91做厙 continues to advance meaningful habitat conservation efforts, further constructive and fair climate action, and center Indigenous and local communities voices, knowledge, and perspectives in decision making. This work will help 91做厙 make significant progress towards its Flight Plan conservation milestones.
Im excited to lead conservation efforts in Alaska, which contains some of the worlds most wild and irreplaceable landscapes and serves as a vital haven for birds and other wildlife, Krause said. Working collaboratively with partners, government agencies, and Alaska Native communities will be critical in accomplishing our goals.
Prior to joining 91做厙, Krause worked on federal land management and energy policy for The Wilderness Society, on remote Yukon River tributaries for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and for the Wild Salmon Center in Oregon and Alaska.涌or three years, he also served as an appointed member of the Bureau of Land Managements Alaska Resource Advisory Council. Krause holds a bachelors degree from Cornell University and a Master of Environmental Management and Master of Public Health from Yale University.
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