The Nature Conservancy is excited to announce that Dr. Brenda Bergman has joined Vermont’s conservation team to lead their science and freshwater programs. Dr. Bergman is a conservation leader, ecologist, and social scientist.
Dr. Bergman has led partnerships with universities, organizations, government, corporations, and other stakeholders in 22 countries on three continents. She previously worked for The Nature Conservancy’s Africa program, where she led a conservation project on endangered ecosystems in Northern Tanzania.
“The road to lasting conservation begins with people who are inspired,” said Dr. Bergman. “I am grateful to be joining such a dynamic team of colleagues and partners, and excited for what we will accomplish together for Vermont.”
Dr. Bergman’s work emphasizes the important role of indigenous and local communities as conservation partners, for which she served as Chair of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge section of the Ecological Society of America.
She is returning to Vermont having once lived on the shores of Lake Champlain, where she fostered a deep connection with Vermont’s wetlands, rivers, and lakes. This love of land and water helped to inspire her Ph.D. research in aquatic-terrestrial linkages in ecology. She is excited to return and dedicate her passion and skills to the ecosystems and communities of Vermont.
The Nature Conservancy in Vermont is a leader in safeguarding the natural heritage of the Green Mountain State. We have helped conserve over 300,000 acres of land, 2,000 miles of shoreline, and we manage and maintain 58 natural areas that are open for hiking, fishing, skiing and hunting. The Vermont chapter is proud to be connecting land, water, and wildlife for 60 years. To learn more and support our important work, please visit: www.nature.org/vermont or follow us on facebook.com/TNCVT