Alison Cohan
Division Conservation Portfolio Director
- Role
- Conservation Portfolio Director, Western U s and Canada Division at The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Boulder, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alison Cohan
I lead with a systems lens, helping teams across the Western U.S. & Canada Division navigate complexity, align strategy, and drive conservation impact at scale. My work focuses on embedding portfolio management as a tool for organizational learning and shared accountability, while fostering a culture that values adaptability, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.With 25+ years in conservation and over 18 years at The Nature Conservancy, I’ve led high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver transformational outcomes across diverse geographies—from Hawai‘i and Alaska to the continental West. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, zooming in to support local innovation while zooming out to shape regional and global conservation pathways.My leadership is rooted in equity, inclusion, and a deep commitment to people and place. Whether guiding multimillion-dollar initiatives, mentoring emerging leaders, or co-creating with Indigenous and local communities, I bring clarity, curiosity, and courage to every challenge.I’m passionate about shaping environments where people thrive and where bold, integrative thinking advances TNC’s mission for people and nature.
Experience
Conservation Portfolio Director, Western U s and Canada Division
Apr 2024 — Present · Boulder, CO, US
Education
Southwestern University
B.A., Animal Behavior
1992 — 1996
University of Denver
Master's Degree, Natural Resource Management
2006 — 2009
Southwestern University
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
1996
Yale University
Graduate Certificate, Climate Change and Human Health
2024 — 2025
Yale University
Graduate Certificate, Climate Change and Human Health
University of Denver
Master's degree, Environmental Policy and Management
Skills
- Conservation Issues
- Project Management
- Natural Resources
- Nature Resource Management
- Field Work
- Research
- Gis
- Policy
- Endangered Species
- Writing
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Proposal Writing
- Biodiversity
- Strategic Planning
- Arcgis
- Wildlife
- Grants
- Biology
- Ecology
- Science
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Education
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Educational Programs
- Environmental Policy
- Fundraising
- Contract Management
- Environmental Awareness
- Nature
- Nonprofits
- Wildlife Management
- Wildlife Biology
- Community Outreach
- Environmental Issues
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