Abigail Weinberg is the director of conservation research at the Open Space Institute. She develops science-based approaches for landscape-scale conservation for foundations, public agencies, and non-profits. Her work has informed investments of over $60 million in land protection grants to protect 2 million acres and develop nearly 35 science-based conservation plans for land trusts and […]

Allegra Wrocklage is the program coordinator for the Conservation Finance Network (CFN), supporting public, private, and nonprofit professionals working in conservation finance through intensive trainings, workshops, and network building to increase knowledge and resource-sharing in the field and accelerate innovative conservation financing strategies. Prior to working with CFN, Allegra worked for the World Wildlife Fund’s […]

Andy Zepp has worked in the land conservation field for more than 25 years. He currently serves as executive director for the Finger Lakes Land Trust – a regional organization that focuses on a 12-county area within New York State. In the past, he served as vice president for programs for the Land Trust Alliance […]