Meet our Fellows
The TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Program invests in high-potential leaders, providing them with tools, resources, visibility, and a peer network to help them lead the conservation actions necessary to shape a greener, healthier future.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2012 Conservation Leadership program. We will be hosting an informal Q & A session on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 3pm Eastern. This session will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about the program and application process. If you are interested in participating, please sign up here.

Learn about the latest Fellows class by reading the profiles and press releases below. Find out what these promising leaders plan to do in the year ahead to protect habitat, wildlife and water and save energy. Learn More >
how to apply
To learn about the current class of fellows, read the press release here
 
Meet our Fellows
SORT BY STATE NAME YEAR:
Doug Bland, Arizona
Protecting the Sonoran Desert with Stories of Gratitude More >
Ian Signer, California
Conserving and Restoring the Lange's Metalmark Butterfly Through Citizen Science More >
Kaberi Kar Gupta, California
Creating Low Water Use Landscape Through Comprehensive Community Engagement More >
Mira Manickam, California
Making a Stand by Planting a Stand More >
Brent Plater, California
Uniting Grassroots Conservation and Environmental Justice in Urban Parks More >
John C. Robinson, California
Connecting Inner City Kids to the Great Outdoors More >
Kacie Ehrenberger, Colorado
Piloting an Online Grasslands Education Module More >
Ken Elkins, Connecticut
Bringing the Healing Power of the Natural World to People Living with Dementia More >
Chandra Simon, Connecticut
Opening Eyes to Organic and Sustainable Farming Through Film More >
Daniell Washington, Florida
Expand One Water Workshop Deeper into Miami’s Urban Community More >
James (Jamie) Hawk, Georgia
Creating Wildlife Farm Sanctuaries More >
Janice Staab, Hawaii
Making a Living While Loving the Land: Green jobs in Native Hawaiian Habitats More >
Emilian Geczi, Illinois
Building Partnerships to Connect Chicago Families to the Outdoors More >
Hume An, Illinois
Bringing Affordable, Sustainable Housing to Those in Need More >
Jennifer Birchfield, Indiana
Protecting Lake Michigan Through Hands-On Homeowner Assistance More >
Lauren Sullivan, Iowa
Restoring a Connection to Nature Through Habitat Renovation More >
David Wicks, Kentucky
Developing the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders More >
Susan Gallo, Maine
Seeing Citizen Scientists as Critical to Maine’s Conservation Future More >
Lina Oliveros, Maryland
Raising Prawns in the City More >
Errol Mazursky, Maryland
Building Conservation Allies Across Sectors and Disciplines More >
Abby Ybarra, Maryland
Teaching from the Indigenous Perspective and Promoting the Respect of Native Lands, Natural Resources, and Native Cultures More >
Samantha Pitts, Maryland
Building Community Partnerships in Support of Common Ground More >
Lane Richter, Missouri
Building Partnerships and Tools to Protect Our Great Rivers IBA More >
Kayhan Ostovar, Montana
Teaming Up Citizen Scientists to Protect America’s Longest Free Flowing River More >
Rebecca Sills, Montana
Cultivating the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders More >
Jillian Liner, New York
Engaging Schuyler and Seneca County Landowners in Habitat Stewardship More >
Haley Main, New York
Finding Common Ground Between Faith and the Environment More >
Brandon Ballengée, New York
Creating a "Love Motel" for Insects More >
Nalini Mohan, New York
Increasing Youth Participation in Community Conservation Projects More >
Curtis Smalling, North Carolina
Engaging Private Landowners to Protect Nesting Habitats in Priority Important Bird Areas More >
Marshall Johnson, North Dakota
Building Environmental Stewardship in Culturally-Diverse Fargo More >
Amy Boyd, Ohio
Connecting City Youth to Nature through the Urban Conservation Crew More >
Deborah Rutt, Oregon
Creating a Sustainable Prison Horticulture Program More >
Amy Weidensaul, Pennsylvania
Expanding a Nature Education Network along the Kittatinny Ridge More >
Allison Rogers, Rhode Island
“Go Green” with Miss Rhode Island More >
Wei Ying Wong, Rhode Island
Working with Zoos, Aquariums, and Museums to Engage Ethnically Diverse Communities in Conservation More >
Shannon Freed, South Dakota
Empowering People to Build Sustainable Housing and Grow Food on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation More >
Nancy Manning, Texas
Involving East Austin Communities in Blair Woods Habitat Protection More >
Mary Elfner, Virginia
Connecting Kids to Virginia’s Important Bird Areas More >
Jacelyn Downey, Wyoming
Encouraging Wyoming Residents Members to Participate in Citizen Science Research More >
FEATURED CURRENT FELLOW
Mira Manickam
Making a Stand by Planting a Stand

FEATURED PAST FELLOW
Gloria Villegas-Cardoza
Partnering to Build Urban Conservation Communities

This has been a life changing experience and without a doubt rejuvenated my career.
Drew Lanham, Professor
Clemson University