Governance

Meet the dedicated leaders guiding our conservation mission through collaborative governance and expertise.

Committees

Committees

Our subcommittees drive specific initiatives and ensure effective governance across all aspects of our mission. Members and non-members are encouraged to participate and contribute to the work of the NHCPC. If you are interested in joining a subcommittee, please contact nhcpcoalition@gmail.com for more information.

Program Committee

Organizes the Annual Meeting, including securing keynote speakers, curating discussion topics, and organizing networking activities. Join us if you are passionate about connecting with other professionals, improving available resources, and event planning.

Co-Chairs

Olivia Lopez

City of Austin

Jana Gray

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority

Regular Meeting

Frequency

3rd Wednesday of each month

Time

12 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Improvement Committee

Oversees mentoring program to help applicants seeking outside expertise with the planning and implementation of HCPs. Join us if you’re interested in helping other HCP professionals.

Co-Chairs

Melissa Klungle

ICF

Daniel Large

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority

Regular Meeting

Frequency

2nd Wednesday of each month

Time

10 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Government Relations Committee

Develops and advocates for legislative and regulatory priorities, including increased federal funding HCPs and support for HCP-related programs, as well as travels annually to Washington, D.C. to advocate for priorities. Join us if you’re passionate about advocacy; developing relationships with members of Congress, their staff, committee staff, and administration officials; and monitoring policy and analyzing policy impacts

Co-Chairs

Edmund Sullivan

Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency

Tyler Madary

Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority

Regular Meeting

Frequency

1st Friday of each month

Time

11 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)