Deb Davidson

Center for Large Landscape Conservation / Host Committee Member

As Chief Strategy Officer, Deb directs program development and strategy, fundraising, external relationships, and partnerships to advance the organization’s connectivity conservation programs. In addition to overseeing program and organizational development, Deb manages CLLCs fiscally-sponsored projects, including the Network for Landscape Conservation and ensures implementation of the Catalyst Fund.

Deb has worked in conservation philanthropy and wildlife protection programs for over 25 years. Her work has largely focused on the protection of wildlife corridors and large landscape conservation, with a specific focus on network development, connectivity policy and science in North America.

Before joining the Center, Deb served as program officer for the Wilburforce Foundation, program staffer for American Wildlands, the Ecology Center, and Montana Outdoor Science School. She has served on numerous boards including as the president of the Bozeman Community Food Co-op, and as an advisor to the Gallatin Valley Land Trust.