Zach is a communications specialist for Defenders' government relations, Northwest program and Center for Conservation Innovation teams. His role includes strategic communications planning, media relations and content writing.

Zach’s professional background is in public relations and politics. His agency work has included strategic communications and media campaigns for nonprofits, trade associations, corporations, political action committees and embassies. He began his career working on political campaigns in his home state of New York.  

Zach holds a B.A. from Northwestern University in history with a minor in political science. He enjoys soccer, sci-fi, and discussing the latest chapter of One Piece.