Board Introductions

Happy Summer Solstice!

Conservation Philanthropy is pleased to announce our inaugural Board of Trustees! This group of leaders brings a diverse set of experience, expertise, and knowledge to the new community foundation.

Our inaugural board includes:

Maya Batres, Senior Advisor for People and Climate, The Nature Conservancy

Dana Bourland, Co-Founder, Soils and Vessels

Mattingly Messina, Founder, Throughline

Erik Moser, Managing Director, Global Gateway Advisors

Katherine Toy, Former Deputy Secretary for Access, California Natural Resources Agency

Jeff Young, Wildlife Filmmaker, Nature is Surreal

Our Board of Trustees also includes our Founder and CEO:

Adam Bad Wound, Founder and CEO, Conservation Philanthropy

Please take a moment to read their bios and learn more about their backgrounds!

2025 Conservation Philanthropy Board of Trustees (pictured left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Maya Batres, Dana Bourland, Mattingly Messina, Erik Moser, Katherine Toy, Jeff Young.