Daron Willison

Daron Willison currently serves as the Director of Institutional Giving at the California Academy of Sciences, having held various titles within the organization since October 2020, including Interim Director of Institutional Philanthropy and Senior Manager of Foundation & Government Grants. Prior to this role, Daron was the Development Manager at Coral Reef Alliance, leading efforts in institutional grants, corporate partnerships, and major donor stewardship from November 2017 to October 2020. Daron has also worked with NOAA as a Coastal Management Fellow and at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on coral reef management initiatives. Daron began a career in the solar industry with SolarCity through various internship and coordinator roles. Daron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marine Affairs and Ecosystems Science & Policy from the University of Miami.