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Reflections on Pride Month: An interview with Karen Poiani

Island Conservation’s CEO spoke to our Senior Major Gifts Officer Lisa Kelly about the value of Pride Month and the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusivity.  LK: Karen, we’ve reached the end of June. What thoughts and reflections come to mind as Pride Month 2022 draws to a close?   KP: It’s certainly been a difficult few years, […]

Written by on June 30, 2022

Speaking Out Against Discrimination

These are still challenging times. In addition to the global pandemic, we are aware of the many current acts of hate and violence, now also, aimed at Asians and Pacific Islanders in the US and around the world. Island Conservation is a global organization and our work is inextricably linked to the well-being of island […]

Written by on April 20, 2021

A Message from Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani

Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani addresses racial inequality in the field of conservation and commits to speaking out against racism and other forms of injustice. At our core, Island Conservation is dedicated to making our world a better place tomorrow than it is today. We are committed to protecting and improving the future of island […]

Written by on June 5, 2020

BBC’s The Inquiry Features Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani

As species face the world’s sixth mass extinction, BBC’s The Inquiry asks the question—can we stop a mass extinction? The world is on the verge of the sixth mass extinction and conservationists around the world are doing their part to save species. BBC’s The Inquiry asks four experts including Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani, if […]

Written by on January 14, 2019

A Message of Hope for Endangered Island Wildlife

For almost 25 years, Island Conservation’s work has been a bright spot that provides a touch of hope for endangered island wildlife. Islands are home to almost half of the world’s highly threatened species, most of which are threatened in part by invasive species. Luckily, there is hope. Over the past almost 25 years, Island […]

Written by on December 11, 2018

Reflecting on 25 Years of Impact and the Next Frontier of Island Restoration

Island Conservation was founded in 1994, which means we are approaching our 25th year of impact in 2019. Island Conservation co-founder Bernie Tershy, former Executive Director, Bill Waldman, and current Chief Executive Officer, Karen Poiani, shared a few words about their time at the organization and hope for the future of island restoration. Island Conservation […]

Written by on November 13, 2018

Island Conservation Restructure Enhances Partnerships, Impact

Island Conservation staff restructure to enhance partnerships and conservation impact. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Kaiser, Island Conservation, sara.kaiser@islandconservation.org Resources: Photos; Interviews October 24, 2017 Organization readying itself to receive and run with new strategic plan. Island Conservation CEO Dr. Karen Poiani (appointed June 2016), has launched the organization’s 2018-2025 strategic planning process and is […]

Written by on October 26, 2017

Experts Discuss Invasive Species at Wildlife Society Annual Meeting 2017

Dr. Daniel Simberloff and Dr. Karen Poiani discuss invasive species at the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 2017 Annual Meeting. The Wildlife Society is an international non-profit scientific and educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. Its mission is to enhance the ability of wildlife professionals and wildlife students to […]

Written by on July 25, 2017

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