Jason Ruiz-Swartz

Jason Ruiz-Swartz is an accomplished Development Manager at Wild Earth Allies since 2022, where responsibilities include managing grants, research for donor engagement strategies, writing proposals that have achieved over $6M in revenue, and presenting content on wildlife conservation. Jason's academic experience includes serving as an Adjunct Professor at McDaniel College in 2023, where course development was aligned with environmental studies standards. Previous roles include Outreach Specialist at Penn State Erie, Program Manager at The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and Program Specialist in Watershed Forestry, consistently focusing on building robust programs and securing funding through effective relationship management and grant writing. Jason holds multiple degrees from Slippery Rock University and McDaniel College, emphasizing expertise in Park and Resource Management, Environmental Education, and Environmental Studies.