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National Wildlife Refuge Association Appoints Desirée Sorenson-Groves As President & CEO

National Wildlife Refuge Association Appoints Desirée Sorenson-Groves As President & CEO

The National Wildlife Refuge Association announced today the appointment of Desirée Sorenson-Groves as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 7th, 2024. Ms. Sorenson-Groves is a proven leader in wildlife conservation with broad executive experience. 

David Raskin Joins National Wildlife Refuge Association As Alaska Conservation Consultant

David Raskin Joins National Wildlife Refuge Association  As Alaska Conservation Consultant

The National Wildlife Refuge Association is pleased to announce the addition of David Raskin, the long-time Board President and Advocacy Chair of the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, as a new consultant for the National Wildlife Refuge Association on Alaska's national wildlife refuge issues. After nearly two decades of dedicated service, David recently retired from the Board of the Friends of Alaska NWRs.

Angie Horn Announced As Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director

Angie Horn Announced As Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director

The National Wildlife Refuge Association, announces the promotion of Angie Horn to Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Director. Angie will have the primary responsibility for managing The National Wildlife Refuge Association’s expanded Urban Wildlife Refuge Program. The goal of the program is to reach beyond national wildlife refuge boundaries and into communities throughout our nation to connect all Americans to nature through dynamic outreach and by cultivating innovative partnerships across multiple sectors.