Drawing inspiration from his travels and home in the Pacific Northwest, Colin is driven to conserve wildlife and habitat across the U.S.

Originally from Virginia, Colin worked in several positions before joining Defenders. After college, he lived and worked in California, Texas, and Virginia and was fortunate to travel throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Colin then moved to Oregon and received a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School with a certificate in environmental and natural resources law. Colin is admitted to the Oregon State Bar.

Colin lives in Portland, Oregon, and enjoys traveling to new places throughout the West.