Julie Sibbing to Serve as Vice President of Land Stewardship Programs

RESTON, Va. - Conservation advocate and leader Julie Sibbing will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's new vice president of land stewardship programs. In this role, Sibbing will lead NWF's established and growing work to recover wildlife, restore habitat, conserve and restore public lands, strengthen agricultural and working-lands conservation efforts, and advance climate solutions.

"Balanced and effective land stewardship is foundational to thriving wildlife and people. Julie will bring not only an inclusive approach to this essential work, but also a wealth of experience working across geographies and ideologies to forge a durable, nonpartisan movement for lands conservation," said Kim Martinez, chief program officer of the National Wildlife Federation. "We are excited for Julie to bring her leadership and record of success to this new role."

"The conservation of America's public and private lands has an essential role to play in addressing the immense and interconnected challenges facing wildlife and people alike. Throughout my time at NWF, I have seen firsthand the power of our One Federation to build bridges and advance the responsible stewardship of our public, Tribal, and private lands alike," Sibbing said. "I am excited to strengthen NWF's commitment to land conservation, to help balance renewable energy development and energy infrastructure with biodiversity needs, and to ensure vital habitats and natural resources endure for future generations."

Sibbing has been a member of the National Wildlife Federation team since 2000. During her time with NWF, she has led the organization's work to improve the sustainability, wildlife habitat, and carbon storage of working agricultural and forest lands. Before starting NWF's private lands work, she worked extensively on wetlands and clean water policy.

Prior to her career at NWF, Sibbing worked for the National Audubon Society, the Manomet Observatory, and the U.S. Peace Corps in Honduras. She holds a B.S. in Ecology, Ethology and Evolution and an M.S. in Forest Ecology from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana.