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Washington, DC, United States

About Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. For more than six decades, Defenders of Wildlife has been a leading force in the protection of wildlife and wild lands. We employ innovative, science-based approaches to protect imperiled wildlife, advocate for wildlife friendly climate and renewable energy policies and conserve and restore native habitat. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. Defenders’ approach is direct and straightforward - We protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America by transforming policies and institutions and promoting innovative solutions – and this approach makes a lasting difference for wildlife and its habitat. Defenders works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife across North America and around the world. Together, we can ensure a future for the wildlife and wild places we all love.

Founded
1947
Employees
125
Headquarters
Washington

Leadership

The top of Defenders of Wildlife's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

JC

Jamie Rappaport Clark

President and CEO

83 reports

DB

Donald Barry

Senior Vice President For Conservation Programs

36 reports

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Laura Sheehan

Senior Vice President, External Affairs

34 reports

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Andrew Miller

Chief Financial Officer

4 reports

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Alicia Washkevich

Chief Operating Officer

2 reports

DH

Dexter Hedgepeth

Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

TP

Thu Pham

Chief Of Staff

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Melanie Zentner

Executive Assistant - President's Office