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Meet Our New CEO: Chris Hill
Our new Chief Executive Officer, Chris Hill, brings over 15 years of experience in advocating for the protection of both communities and the natural world
Conservation Lands Foundation
|September 16, 2024
The Conservation Lands Foundation is proud to welcome Chris Hill as our new Chief Executive Officer.
With a robust background in community organizing and environmental law and lobbying, Chris brings over 15 years of experience in advocating for the protection of both communities and the natural world. Chris is a passionate advocate for social justice and environmental conservation, blending her love for the outdoors with a dedication to community-based organizing.
“Chris Hill's arrival marks a new era of opportunity for our organization,” said Mark Headley, Board Chair of the Conservation Lands Foundation. “Chris brings a distinguished blend of expertise in environmental law, community advocacy, and lobbying, and a deep-seated passion for the environment and social justice. We’re one hundred percent confident about the growth and success that lie ahead through her dynamic leadership.”
A Message from Chris Hill
I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the new CEO of the Conservation Lands Foundation and usher in the next phase of our mission to protect valuable and vulnerable public lands through community-led partnerships and advocacy.
I’ve dedicated my career to advocating for our communities and the natural world. I bring an extensive background in conservation advocacy, community organizing, and environmental law and policy, and more than 15 years of experience advocating at the regional, state, and federal levels—including efforts to protect national monuments.
My love for adventure—backpacking, climbing, snowboarding, and fly fishing—began at an early age and has fueled my passion for social justice and protecting nature. It also led me to a career in conservation, which I began by serving as a community organizer in Appalachia.
I’m inspired by the remarkable achievements of this fairly young yet phenomenally effective public land conservation organization, which has added 11.5 million acres and more than 150 units to the National Conservation Lands system, while growing its Friends Grassroots Network from 10 to over 80 organizations today.
As we embark on the next phase, my priority is to collaborate with our dedicated team and supporters to create and seize opportunities that protect more public lands. This means bolstering our efforts to achieve even greater impact, strengthening our national movement, and nimbly navigating the challenges ahead.
I share the values of honoring local passion and wisdom, building an inclusive movement, recognizing that public lands are a source of life and inspiration—not simply a resource to exploit, and finding and sharing joy in the work.
It’s an honor to lead the Conservation Lands Foundation into this next phase, and I’m committed to our mission’s success. I invite you to read more about my experience and approach here.
Thank you for your trust and support,
Chris Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Photo: Colin Arisman
In 2019, Chris collaborated with The Outbound Collective to share her story through the film "Where I Belong" shedding light on her affinity for fly fishing, her advocacy endeavors, and the importance of outdoor equity. The film won the American Conservation Film Festival’s 2021 Best Short Film and has been featured at esteemed festivals like the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour and the Mountain Film Festival, among others. Watch Chris's story here.
About Conservation Lands Foundation
We’re the only nonprofit leading a national movement of community-based advocates who care for America’s NATIONAL CONSERVATION LANDS of natural, historical, cultural and recreational significance.
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Conservation Lands Foundation published this page in Latest News 2024-09-16 08:19:48 -0600
