Michael Gale is a passionate advocate for sustainable development and wildlife conservation. As the son of a West Virginia forest ranger, Michael has been committed to conservation from a very young age. He has done environmental education and communications work for a variety of organizations including the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the National Geographic Society, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. A Truman and Udall Scholar, Michael spent a year in Galway, Ireland researching nature conservation policy in the EU as a George Mitchell Scholar. He also sits on the Board of Directors for SustainUS, the U.S. Youth Network for Sustainable Development. Michael is currently serving the federal sector as the Special Assistant for External Affairs in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
