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We’re thrilled to announce that Emily Patrolia, Founder and CEO of ESP Advisors, has been elected to serve as the next Chair of the Board of Directors. Emily founded ESP Advisors in 2020 to elevate ocean and environmental priorities, drawing on her extensive background across federal policymaking, strategic advocacy, and environmental science. Through her lead...

COMPASS is thrilled to introduce our new COMPASS mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This group of experts spans disciplines, sectors, geographies, and career stages. From biophysical and social scientists to practitioners in academia, government, nonprofits, and industry, they bring a rich diversity of perspectives essential to understanding the full picture of mar...

COMPASS is excited to announce the first Changing Food Systems: Communicating Negative Impacts of Industrial Animal Agriculture cohort.  These nine experts from around the world—including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—all work on different facets of the food production system, with a particular focus on shifting production away from in...

COMPASS is thrilled to introduce the first cohort of the COMPASS Pathfinders: Conservation Leaders Program—a group of twenty amazing humans from across North America and the Caribbean who are ready to lead with clarity, courage, and connection. Built on the foundational strengths of the Wilburforce Leaders in Conversation Program, this 8-month long program is...

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the growth of COMPASS! After a careful process conducted by the Board, including consultation with staff, past board members and other experts, we are adopting a shared leadership model with Heather Mannix, Kelly Reardon, and Heather Reiff stepping into Co-Executive Director roles. Together, they will guide...

With much gratitude for her leadership for over 6 years, we say a warm farewell to our Executive Director, Amanda Stanley. Even before joining the COMPASS team, Amanda worked with COMPASS to co-create the transformative Wilburforce Leaders program in her previous role at the Wilburforce Foundation. Since joining COMPASS as Executive Director in 2017, Amanda has ...