NatureServe, a non-profit organization, provides high-quality scientific expertise for conservation. Our dynamic and impactful data, tools, and resources help guide conservation action where it’s needed most. We envision a world where decision-makers fully understand the importance of science in identifying and protecting our precious animals, plants, and ecosystems. 

The NatureServe network includes many faces, names, and expertise from the United States, Canada, and Latin America. More than 1,000 conservation professionals work to ensure that relevant and reliable science is driving important conservation action.

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Sean O'Brien

Thomas Govus

Nicole Iturralde

Kathy Goodin

Anne Bowser

Wesley Knapp

Bruce Young

Oscar Yurica

Lori Scott

Samantha Belilty

The Leadership Team at NatureServe is responsible for setting strategic direction and fostering collaboration across the organization to advance conservation efforts. Comprising top executives and experts in various scientific fields, they ensure that high-quality data and science drive decision-making for the protection of biodiversity. Their collective leadership strengthens stakeholder relationships, supports innovative initiatives, and enhances the impact of NatureServe’s mission to preserve ecosystems and species.

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