About Director of Integrative Conservation, Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D.:
My life and work are inspired by a love of Nature. As a translator of science into conservation and natural climate solutions, I dig deep to identify root causes of problems and design programmatic solutions.
I offer 25 years of experience strategically designing and reliably executing initiatives that move science to action. Core areas of strength include:
- Conservation scientist, strategist, and program architect with 25+ years’ experience developing and executing high profile multi-disciplinary (sustainable agriculture & business, conservation, climate change, philanthropy) projects, while collaborating with diverse partners.
- Trustworthy program director, project manager and executor who values opportunities to learn and grow and manages reports in ways that foster a growth mindset.
- Experienced science communicator with expertise in conservation messaging & behavior change strategies; integrate related recommendations into the design of conservation programs.
- Integrated, strategic thinker who digs deep to understand root causes of problems, identifies improvement opportunities, and catalyzes transformative solutions.
- Experienced in leading and facilitating multi-stakeholder conservation partnerships – collaborating with diverse partners to strategically design and reliably execute stewardship initiatives rooted in science-based adaptive management.
- Experienced in researching and developing conservation incentive programs, with goal of enabling landowners & businesses to adopt management practices that conserve ecosystems and biodiversity, mitigate climate-disrupting pollution, and promote resilience.
- As an advisor of businesses, impact investors, and philanthropists, I vet scientific credibility and hone approaches to maximize impact;
- Known as a charismatic speaker with an ability to convey benefits of conservation to all types of people;
- Author of scientific journal articles and book chapters, and hundreds of blog posts.
I envision a world in which our transition to sustainability has tipped to production systems that sustain biodiversity, reverse climate change, boost profits and productivity, and enrich our quality of life. This transition is enabled by a portfolio of incentives that reward responsible stewardship, enable the conservation of our natural heritage, and sustain vibrant communities.
I am passionate about my work and understand the importance of maintaining balance, regularly enjoying time in nature and live music with family and friends.
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