Amanda Kaplan

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Amanda brings over 25 years of leadership in environmental conservation, public policy, and strategic communications. She most recently served as Chief of Public and Congressional Affairs for the National Park Service’s Pacific West Region, leading strategies for more than 60 parks across eight western states and Pacific territories. Amanda is recognized for building coalitions, navigating complex policy landscapes, and translating science into public engagement that drives results. She has managed major conservation projects and campaigns on climate resilience, endangered species recovery, and public lands stewardship. Amanda holds a master’s in public administration from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s in history and environmental studies from Williams College. She lives just outside Seattle with her family.