Cece Carter
Conservation & Philanthropy Leader | Program Strategy & Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Advocacy
- Role
- Executive Director at Irvine Nature Center
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cece Carter
I’m a conservation leader who believes the most effective solutions start with people and their connection to place.I currently serve as Executive Director of Irvine Nature Center, where I focus on expanding access to nature through environmental education, land stewardship, and community-centered programming. I care deeply about creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages can explore the outdoors, build curiosity, and develop a lasting relationship with the natural world.Before Irvine, I spent more than a decade working in conservation across the U.S, Africa, and Asia. Those experiences reinforced a core belief that guides my work today: conservation is strongest when it’s rooted in listening, local knowledge, and shared ownership of natural resources.I’m energized by building strong teams, partnering with communities, and supporting work that makes conservation feel relevant, inclusive, and impactful.* Please note, I only connect to those with whom I have worked directly or who are referred to me by mutual connections
Experience
Executive Director
Jan 2026 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US
Provide strategic and organizational leadership for a regional environmental education and land stewardship organization serving the greater Baltimore area- Advance Irvine’s mission to inspire people to explore, respect, and protect nature through inclusive, community-centered programming- Partner with Board, staff, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen organizational sustainability and impact- Guide fundraising, communications, and program strategy, including alignment with long-term vision and capital priorities- Champion environmental education, conservation values, and equitable access to nature for all communities- Share my love of the natural world and inspire people to protect it
Education
NOLS
Outdoor Leadership
University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development
2009 — 2011
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
BFA, Fine Arts
1997 — 2001
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