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JD Bergeron thrives on inspiring people to take action by exposing them to the natural wonders all around us, and he is passionate about birds as indicators of the health of nature.
JD joined International Bird Rescue in 2015. He values integrity, curiosity, and mindfulness in his leadership of more than 300 staff and volunteers in an organization advancing wildlife conservation through emergency response, rehabilitation, innovative research, and knowledge sharing with peers and the public.
Previously, JD served in progressive leadership roles in international development and founded Chooda, an incubator with the mission to help inspire change through outdoor adventures that engage individuals with world challenges. He specializes in organizational change, fundraising, team development, and public speaking.
JD received his Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature and Russian Language and Literature from Washington University in Saint Louis. He counts international travels, his time in the U.S. Peace Corps, and a month on Midway Atoll among a million albatrosses as the true lessons of his life.
JD joined International Bird Rescue in 2015. He values integrity, curiosity, and mindfulness in his leadership of more than 300 staff and volunteers in an organization advancing wildlife conservation through emergency response, rehabilitation, innovative research, and knowledge sharing with peers and the public.
Previously, JD served in progressive leadership roles in international development and founded Chooda, an incubator with the mission to help inspire change through outdoor adventures that engage individuals with world challenges. He specializes in organizational change, fundraising, team development, and public speaking.
JD received his Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature and Russian Language and Literature from Washington University in Saint Louis. He counts international travels, his time in the U.S. Peace Corps, and a month on Midway Atoll among a million albatrosses as the true lessons of his life.
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