Team Re:wild

Our team

Teamwork makes the wild work. Working together is how we protect and nurture all life on Earth. Every creature, plant, and human—including you—plays a part in building a thriving planet. All things working together, for all wildkind.

"Re:wild offers a bold vision to amplify and scale the local solutions being led by Indigenous peoples and local communities, nongovernmental organizations, companies, and government agencies, to help increase their impact around the world," says Leonardo DiCaprio, a founding board member of Re:wild. The environmental heroes that the planet needs are already here. Now we all must rise to the challenge and join them.”

Rewilding our world is a big task. Bigger than any one person, organization, or government can accomplish alone. That’s why we’re glad you’re here! Team Re:wild is a dynamic, diverse, and driven team, leveraging our collective talents, passions, and creativity to drive lasting change.

No matter where you are on your journey, you’re on the team. 

We do not call people out. We call people in. 

Here’s what’s next:

  1. Sign up to receive our Weekly Wild! We’ll send a short list to inspire you, pointing you to simple actions you can take and upcoming events that support a global push for a thriving planet.

  2. Spread the word. Join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. Let us know what questions you have and share what you love! Or text us at 512-729-1882.

  3. Support the cause. We’ve worked with scientists to identify the areas and species that, if restored and protected, have the greatest benefit to the world at large. If you’re willing and able, support this important work!

  4. Advocate for the Earth. Whether it is signing a petition or amplifying a story to convince governments to protect irreplaceable places, you can be a part of the power of collective action in rewilding our world. 

And in return, we commit to building the platforms and the tools to promote nature-based solutions. We commit to foster creative collaborations, among individuals, communities, organizations, governments, and businesses towards a shared vision.

The rest is up to all of us. 

So Act:Now for Earth

Wes Sechrest, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist & Ceo

Wes Sechrest, Ph.D.

Don Church, Ph.D.

President

Don Church, Ph.D.

Penny Langhammer, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President

Penny Langhammer, Ph.D.

Russell Mittermeier, Ph.D.

Chief Conservation Officer

Russell Mittermeier, Ph.D.

Alejandro Quintero

Chief Operating Officer

Alejandro Quintero

Robin D. Moore, Ph.D.

Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Robin D. Moore, Ph.D.

Laura Stewart

Senior Director Of Strategic Partnerships

Laura Stewart

Field and Science Programs

Barney Long, Ph.D.

Senior Director of Conservation Strategies

Barney Long, Ph.D.

Nina Paige Hadley

Senior Director Of Guardians

Nina Paige Hadley

Peter Paul van Dijk, Ph.D.

Senior Director, Wildlife Trade

Peter Paul van Dijk, Ph.D.

Jenny Daltry, Ph.D.  F.R.G.S.

Caribbean Alliance Director

Jenny Daltry, Ph.D. F.R.G.S.

Chris Jordan, Ph.D.

Latin America Director

Chris Jordan, Ph.D.

Matt Foster

Director of Conservation Priorities

Matt Foster

Jeff Holland

Director of Conservation Breeding

Jeff Holland

Dirck Byler

Ape Conservation Director and Rapid Rescue Fund Director

Dirck Byler

Anthony Rylands, Ph.D.

Primate Conservation Director

Anthony Rylands, Ph.D.

Mary Brown

Manager of Conservation Partnerships / Africa Manager (acting)

Mary Brown

Jennifer Luedtke

Manager Of Iucn Red List Assessments

Jennifer Luedtke

Rebecca Kormos, Ph.D.

Senior Associate

Rebecca Kormos, Ph.D.

Andrew Snyder, Ph.D.

Key Biodiversity Area Coordinator

Andrew Snyder, Ph.D.

Carrie Stengel

Data And Metrics Manager

Carrie Stengel

Lina M. Valencia, Ph.D.

Andean Countries Coordinator

Lina M. Valencia, Ph.D.

Mike Appleton

Director Of Protected Area Management

Mike Appleton

Kelsey Neam

Biodiversity Assessments Coordinator

Kelsey Neam

Lauren Naylor Warr

Amphibian Red List Authority Program Officer

Lauren Naylor Warr

Andrew Tilker, Ph.D.

Asian Species Officer

Andrew Tilker, Ph.D.

Harmony Patricio, Ph.D.

Freshwater Fish Conservation Program Manager

Harmony Patricio, Ph.D.

Jim Sanderson, Ph.D.

Program Manager Of Wild Cat Conservation

Jim Sanderson, Ph.D.

James Slade

Wildlife Crime Prevention Officer

James Slade

Genevieve Campbell

Senior Associate

Genevieve Campbell

Byron Swift

Senior Advisor To Wildlands

Byron Swift

Rodrigo Medeiros

Senior Brazil Associate

Rodrigo Medeiros

Esteban Brenes-Mora

Senior Mesoamerica Associate

Esteban Brenes-Mora

Marketing and Communications

Carrie Hutchison

Director of Marketing and Brand

Carrie Hutchison

Arnelle Lozada

Sr. Manager, Digital Media: Content and Influencer Marketing

Arnelle Lozada

Lindsay Renick Mayer

Director Of Communications

Lindsay Renick Mayer

Devin Murphy

Senior Communications Specialist

Devin Murphy

Milo Putnam

Communications Specialist

Milo Putnam

Kyrsten Stringer

Editorial Manager

Kyrsten Stringer

Diana Whitcroft

Social Media Manager

Diana Whitcroft

Nick Rose Ntertsas

Brand Partnerships Advisor

Nick Rose Ntertsas

Operations

Reagan Steppe

Director Of Finance

Reagan Steppe

Maria Christina Wurschy

Senior Development Officer

Maria Christina Wurschy

Laura J. Kay

Director of Outreach and Events

Laura J. Kay

Tinisha Hancock, Ph.D.

Grants And Operations Manager

Tinisha Hancock, Ph.D.

Ella Outlaw

Executive Assistant

Ella Outlaw

Jill Lucena

Office Manager

Jill Lucena

Ana Denman

Operations Assistant

Ana Denman

Jessica Argubright

Operations Associate

Jessica Argubright

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Banner collage image credits: Sam Stenson, James Slade, Robin Moore