Experts & Staff

Beth is the Development and Operations Manager for the People and Ecosystems Program. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the program and manages the administration and finances of both the Forest Objective and Ecosystem Services Objective. She also provides the program with strategic guidance on issues related to fundraising and donor stewardship.

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Beth has been with WRI since 2000 and has served the organization in a number of different capacities, including coordinating fundraising activities for the Institute’s environmental economics work and managing foundation relations for WRI. Prior to joining WRI, Beth worked in the fundraising department for Conservation International and helped to facilitate a $200 million campaign to save some of the world’s most remarkable places.

Beth holds a BA in International Relations from Texas State University and an MA in International Studies from Old Dominion University.