The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven nonprofit. They identify and invest in a diverse, international community of changemakers—National Geographic Explorers—who use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

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National Geographic Society

National Geographic Society's headquarters in Washington, DC, United States

Jill Tiefenthaler

Crystal Brown

Ian Miller

Deborah R. Grayson

Emily Dunham

Navin Kumar Jaggi

Victor R. Caivano

Carey Stavrevski

Jill Haynie

Dr. Yannick Kuehl

Kara Ramirez Mullins

Sumeet Seam

Jason Southern

Alex Moen

Neidra Davis

Claire McNulty

Gael Almeida Garcianoriega

Deborah Renee Grayson

Darien Wright

Kim Waldron

Mara Dell

Kristi Craig

Claudia Madrazo

Deborah Lehr

Dina Powell Mccormick

Rajiv Shah

Ángel Cabrera

Alexandra Grosvenor Eller

Mark C. Moore

Kevin J. Maroni

George Muñoz

Nancy E. Pfund

Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.

Anthony A. Williams

Jean M. Case

Katherine Bradley

Andrew Revkin

Ellen Stofan

Brendan P. Bechtel

Joseph DeSimone

Afsaneh Beschloss

Evan G. Greenberg

Sandesh V. Kadur

Kate E. Brandt

John K. Delaney

This department focuses on conducting field research and explorations related to various scientific and cultural topics.

Exploration Division

The Leadership Team at the National Geographic Society steers the organization's strategic initiatives to advance its mission of exploration and conservation. Comprising top executives across various disciplines, this team collaborates to foster innovation, enhance community engagement, and ensure operational excellence, all while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. By aligning resources and expertise, they drive impactful storytelling and educational initiatives that inspire global change.

Leadership Team

The Trustees and Governance team at the National Geographic Society is responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership to ensure the organization effectively fulfills its mission. This team of dedicated trustees collaborates to develop governance policies, support initiatives that advance exploration and conservation, and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to maximize impact across the globe.

Trustees and Governance

The Marketing and Communications team at the National Geographic Society is responsible for crafting and executing strategies that amplify the Society's mission and initiatives through various channels. This team engages audiences by leveraging storytelling, digital content, and social media, while also managing public relations and internal communications to enhance brand visibility and foster community support for impactful exploration and conservation efforts.

Marketing and Communications

The Technology and Engineering team at the National Geographic Society drives innovation by developing and maintaining the digital infrastructure that supports the organization’s mission. This includes enhancing user experiences across platforms, managing cloud and data operations, and providing technical support for explorers and educational initiatives. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the team ensures that National Geographic can effectively share its scientific and storytelling endeavors with a global audience.

Technology and Engineering

The Advancement and Fundraising team at the National Geographic Society is dedicated to securing the financial resources needed to support the organization's mission of exploration and conservation. This team cultivates relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners, orchestrates fundraising campaigns, and manages special events to engage supporters. By leveraging their diverse expertise in communications, data analytics, and strategic partnerships, they aim to maximize the impact of contributions and foster a community of dedicated changemakers.

Advancement and Fundraising

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Exploration Division

Leadership Team

Trustees and Governance

Marketing and Communications

Technology and Engineering

Advancement and Fundraising

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National Geographic Society

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Exploration Division

Leadership Team

Trustees and Governance

Marketing and Communications

Technology and Engineering

Advancement and Fundraising

Offices

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