Zack Wurtzebach is a conservation social scientist at the Center. His research investigates innovative tools and strategies for science delivery, planning and implementation, and collaborative governance in large landscape conservation. Prior to working at the Center, he received a master’s degree in political science and a doctorate in Forest Sciences from Colorado State University, and […]

Karin Wandtke, a shareholder at McDonald Jacobs is a CPA with over 25 years of experience specializing in nonprofit organizations. She received an MBA from Portland State University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Oregon. Karin is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Oregon Society of CPAs. She […]

Beth Ridout is the director of estate administration for The Nature Conservancy and has been with the organization for 16 years. She was previously a high net worth Trust Officer at Merrill Lynch where she helped clients plan their philanthropy and saw charitable giving from their perspectives. She has her law degree from the University […]