Western Conservation Leadership Development Program

Executive Board

  • Heather Dugan, WCLDP Chair
    Deputy Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  • Jim Fredericks, WCLDP Vice-Chair
    Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
  • Brian Nesvik, WCLDP Founding Director
    Director, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Zach Lowe
    Executive Director, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
  • Chris McBarnes
    President, The WYldlife Fund

Technical Team and Coaches

  • Chad Bishop
    University of Montana
  • John Carlson
    US Fish and Wildlife Services, Region 6
  • Dale Caveny
    Retired
  • Matt Corsi
    Idaho Department of Fish and Game
  • Jimmy Fox
    US Fish and Wildlife Services, Region 7
  • Jessica Homyack
    Weyerhaeuser
  • Jasmine Kleiber
    Nevada Department of Wildlife
  • Josh Leonard
    Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Frank McGee
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  • Rick Merizon
    Retired, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Bruce Rich
    Retired
  • Josh Royce
    Idaho Department of Fish and Game
  • Natalie Sexton
    USFWS, Human Dimensions Branch
  • Mark Smith
    Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Charlie Sperry
    Raven Resources
  • Matt Steffl
    Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
  • Margaret Taylor
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  • Jessica Travis
    Climate and Energy Project
  • Rollie White
    US Fish and Wildlife Services, Region 1
  • Marina Yoshioka
    Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Staff

  • Ali Duvall
    Program Manager

Multiple agencies have provided in-kind staff support to advance the program (see program sponsors). If you have an interest in coaching, please contact us.

Contract Opportunities

Seeking Part-Time Remote Administrative Assistant!

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our program planning and course implementation. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of the program by providing administrative and logistical support. The ideal candidate will have experience in administration, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting conservation and leadership development initiatives.

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