Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith currently serves as the Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy's Colorado River Program, where responsibilities include leading a team focused on instream flow restoration and innovative water management strategies. Smith's extensive experience in water program management includes developing conservation strategies in California, conducting legal research for the Colorado Court of Appeals, and drafting legal documents for the US EPA's Regional Counsel. Prior roles include Senior Consultant for the Falletti Weber Consulting Group, Strategic Partnerships Director for Veterans Green Jobs, and Public Partnerships Program Director at The Nature Conservancy, where over $47 million was secured for conservation activities. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctorate and an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices from the University of Colorado, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in English.