David Patrick

David Patrick is a conservation leader who currently serves as the Senior Conservation Programs Lead at The Nature Conservancy, where they drive data-informed impact across portfolios. They previously held the position of Executive Director of the Center for Adirondack Biodiversity at Paul Smith's College from 2009 to 2014, focusing on engaging undergraduate students in applied research. David holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine, Orono, and has completed a Master’s in Conservation Biology at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology. They began their academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology and Animal Ecology from the University of North Wales, Bangor.