Our Board

Ivan Samuels

Ivan Samuels serves as the Executive Director of the March Conservation Fund where he directs all grant making activities at the fund. He has a bachelor degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from University of California- Santa Cruz and a Masters of Science in Zoology from the University of Florida. Ivan brings to the Board of IC a diverse set of skills in the biological sciences including ecology, ornithology, forestry, and land management. Prior to joining the March Conservation Fund full-time in 2007, Ivan worked on field research projects, mostly with birds, in both temperate and tropical environments. He serves on the board of several conservation organizations, and he is very active in land management in northern California. During his free time, Ivan enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, birding, and all things outdoors.