Our people

EDF's secret weapon: The smart, collaborative and innovative people who work here

Laura Rodriguez, Senior Director, Mexico Oceans Program

Laura Rodriguez, Senior Director, Mexico Oceans Program

Who works here?

We’re more than 675 scientists, economists and other professionals. Meet our staff »

Why do we work here?

We like working with experts from many fields to tackle tough environmental challenges in innovative ways. And we appreciate the focus on results. See our mission and history »

People come to EDF to join a passionate, diverse group of experts committed to finding practical solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Diane Regas Diane Regas Executive Director

We’re staffed by respected experts

Climate + Energy

Ramon Alvarez
Ramon Alvarez, Ph.D.
Ramon works to reduce air pollution from natural gas and oil production emissions, specifically focused on methane. All climate experts »
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Oceans

Rod Fujita
Rod Fujita
Rod Fujita is a leader in the theory and practice of sustainable fisheries that align conservation with the business of fishing. All oceans experts »

Ecosystems

Eric Holst
Eric Holst
Eric is an expert in developing strategies for environmental management on working lands, such as forests, farms and ranches. All ecosystems experts »

Health

Jennifer McPartland
Jennifer McPartland, Ph.D.
Jennifer uses her background as a scientist to improve chemicals policies, which are long overdue for an update. All health experts »

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EDF is headquartered in New York, with offices around the world.

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