~ Elizabeth Rodrick
November 17, the National Audubon Society (“Audubon”) announced that Dr. Elizabeth Gray, currently serving as acting CEO, will become the organization’s 11th leader and the next CEO. A scientist, ornithologist and global conservation leader, Dr. Gray will be the first woman to hold the CEO title in the organization’s 116 year history. Some of you may remember her from when she worked as PNW lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy.
“Elizabeth is a trailblazer. She’s a trained ornithologist, a global climate change and conservation expert, a strong and proven fundraiser, and a seasoned organizational leader and teambuilder who has a long track record incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion in the work she leads,” said Susan Bell, Audubon Board Chair and CEO Search Committee Chair. “I’m so proud to have led the search to name such an outstanding and experienced leader and the first woman to be CEO in Audubon’s history. I’m looking forward to our partnership together with the board and the talented and passionate Audubon staff to address the most important conservation issues of our time.”
Read more about Dr. Gray at https://www.audubon.org/news/national-audubon-society-announces-dr-elizabeth-gray-ceo.
