Mary C. Pearl

Mary C. Pearl is an accomplished leader in biodiversity conservation and higher education, currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Vice Chairman at the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands and Coordinator for the International Biodiversity Network. Mary C.'s extensive academic career includes roles such as Professor of Biology at Brooklyn College and Dean at Macaulay Honors College, where programs foster high-achieving students with personalized education and opportunities for global engagement. Mary also held various leadership positions, including Senior Research Scientist at Columbia University, where initiatives focused on enhancing STEM education in Indonesia. With degrees from Yale University and an honorary D.Sc. from Marist University, Mary C. Pearl's work reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.