Kara Frisina is dedicated to building connections with donors to protect nature and wildlife. Before starting at Island Conservation in 2024, she was the Development Manager at a land trust, mobilizing millions of dollars from private and public funders to save and restore land in Western New York. Kara earned her master’s in Communication and […]

Priscilla enjoys being outdoors and it was what drove her to study a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Environmental Science and Geography, at the University of Auckland. After graduating, she did safeguards work in large infrastructure projects in Vanuatu. Her responsibilities in this role involved assessing the potential environmental and social impacts of proposed […]

A dual citizen of New Zealand and France, Cameron has extensive experience in international relations, cooperation and sustainable development having led delegations, developed and implemented programmes and partnerships and participated in numerous international conferences, negotiations, meetings and workshops, particularly in the fields of oceans, climate, biodiversity and resilient development in island environments. Cameron holds bachelor’s […]

Madison is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections that drive positive change. With a diverse background in Administration and Digital Media & Communication, Madison enjoys coordinating logistics, supporting others to succeed, and navigating challenges with creativity. As an integral member of the Philanthropy team, Madison serves as an essential link between IC’s staff and board, supporting […]

Austin Hall is an Island Conservation Island Restoration Specialist based out the US.

Ken joined Island Conservation as the Philanthropy and Salesforce Administrator in June 2022. He previously worked with environmental nonprofits and local governments in Seattle advocating for increased protection of Washington’s waterways, natural areas, and iconic landscapes. His passion for conservation has led him across the country, where he served with AmeriCorps in Colorado and Cape […]

Sierra graduated from Virginia Tech in 2021 with a degree in Wildlife Conservation and a minor in GIS. While a student at Virginia Tech, she worked as an undergraduate research assistant for various conservation research projects. This is where she developed a passion for combining her GIS skills and natural resource knowledge to enhance conservation […]

Jesse grew up hiking, hunting and fishing in New Zealand with his family. This early exposure to the outdoors sparked a passion for conservation and wildlife management and led him to complete a BSC majoring in environmental science and biology at Victoria University. Since then, Jesse has worked in a range of roles within the […]

Paula is a wildlife veterinarian with a Master’s in Conservation Medicine and a background in birds of prey and iguana conservation, and island restoration. She has worked with Island Conservation for over a decade providing technical assistance to government partners and local communities to prevent extinctions and restore Island ecosystems. During this time, she has […]