For Immediate Release

Sristi Kamal, Ph.D., has been named the new Northwest senior representative in Oregon for Defenders of Wildlife. Dr. Kamal has spent her career working on wildlife conservation issues around the world and has put her experience to use in Oregon over the last few years.

Quinn Read, Northwest director at Defenders of Wildlife, issued the following statement:

“I am thrilled to pass the torch of Oregon representative to Dr. Sristi Kamal. Her global experience with wildlife conservation and scientific mindset fit perfectly with the mission of Defenders of Wildlife. Sristi’s diverse experiences will only make our Northwest team stronger for the benefit of Oregonian wildlife and wildlands.”

Sristi Kamal, Northwest senior representative at Defenders of Wildlife, issued the following statement:

“I am very excited to join the Defenders of Wildlife family, and to have the opportunity to work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. In my career, I have used evidence-based science to support wildlife conservation. Defenders’ holistic approach integrating science, policy and advocacy to wildlife conservation reflects my own. I look forward to working collaboratively with partners and local communities to focus our energy and resources in protecting imperiled species and their habitat in the state.”

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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