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The National Wildlife Refuge Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Shampa Panda-Bryant to its Board of Directors. She brings a wealth of experience to the Refuge Association, with a focus on natural resource regulations and wildlife conservation. Her expertise will be a valuable asset.
Recently Donal “Don” O’Brien, III died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 24, 2022, after a courageous 10-year battle with a progressive neurological illness. As a former board member, Don was always one of the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s greatest supporters and was instrumental in making the Refuge Association a far more effective and powerful organization. We owe so much to Don for what he accomplished for the National Wildlife Refuge System and our work for it. You can read more and send condolences through his online obituary here or leave a comment below.
The National Wildlife Refuge Association Board of Directors provides expertise, support, and a strategic vision for the organization. They are conservation experts, business leaders, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to our mission to protect, promote, and enhance the National Wildlife Refuge System for the benefit of all Americans. Cheryl Hart is a Refuge Friends aficionado and currently serves on the National Wildlife Refuge’s Board and as the organization’s chair of the Friends Committee. Cheryl is also active in her local Refuge Friends group, Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, and is on the board of NWRA’s partner Coalition of Refuge Friends and Advocates.
Each month, we highlight a former or current board member and get their thoughts on current events, how they got involved in National Wildlife Refuge Association, and what they love about nature and wildlife refuges.
Wayne Hubbard is the host and producer of Emmy-nominated Urban American Outdoors TV and has spent his career bringing outdoor recreation opportunities to urban audiences around the country for decades.
Rebecca Rubin was a member of our board for seven years and remains a passionate advocate for the environment. She lives in Fredericksburg, VA, and continues to work on environmental causes and projects.
Each month, we highlight a former or current board member and get their thoughts on current events, how they got involved with the National Wildlife Refuge Association, and what they love about nature and wildlife refuges.
Elaine Meier, owner of Elaine Meier Associates, LLC, in Florida, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) based in Washington DC. The NWRA is the leading non-government, non-profit voice advocating for wildlife conservation on the 568 refuges nationwide that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Sylvia Pelizza, formerly with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) based in Washington DC. The NWRA is the leading non-government, non-profit voice advocating for wildlife conservation on the 568 refuges nationwide that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System.
