Gabrielle Saleh

Senior Coordinator of Social Media, National Audubon Society
About

A Texas native, Gabrielle Saleh has been passionate about birds and environmental conservation since she was a child. Gabrielle was a former Walker Social Media Fellow in 2020, and she is now a Senior Coordinator of Social Media. She graduated from Texas Christian University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and a minor in English. Her past work experience includes communicating for a municipality, a university, and conservation nonprofits. Gabrielle's favorite hobby is birding—from exploring her local hotspots to watching the cardinals in her backyard. 

Articles by Gabrielle Saleh

Aloe Lee holds a trophy at Cook-off for the Coast while smiling
How Cook-off for the Coast Celebrates Community and Coastal Restoration in Louisiana
February 06, 2026 — The annual event boasts the best Louisiana cuisine and provides ways to get involved in restoring the state’s coast.
Coastal Resilience
A group of students smile while outdoors
How the Geaux Green Campus Chapter Builds Community in New Orleans
April 08, 2025 — From a community garden to reusable water bottle decorating events, the Xavier University of Louisiana Geaux Green chapter brings students together to advocate for the environment.
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A photo of Liz Clayton Fuller smiling.
How Liz Clayton Fuller Brings People to Birding With Illustrated ‘Birbs'
July 15, 2024 — We spoke with the artist who created the 2024 Audubon’s Let Go Birding Together design about how she uses her artwork to inspire people to get excited about birds, from her ‘yeehaw birbs’ to her detailed illustrations.
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Crane Migration at Rowe Sanctuary: Where People and Birds Intersect
June 03, 2024 — An Audubon staffer reflects on her experience volunteering at Rowe Sanctuary during crane season—from seeing more than a half a million Sandhill Cranes to meeting the people who make the month-long celebration happen.
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A collage of the following birds. Photos from left: Atlantic Puffin, Shane Kalyn/Audubon Photography Awards/2023 Professional Award Winner; White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/Audubon Photography Awards/2022 Grand Prize Winner; Anna's Hummingbird, Patrick Coughl
How to Capture Photos That Will Catch the Audubon Photography Awards Judges' Attention
February 16, 2024 — We spoke with Audubon Photography Awards judge Morgan Heim about what it takes to wow the judges in the competition.
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A cropped headshot photo of Marisol Ortega smiling.
How Marisol Ortega Brings Birds to Life With Her Illustrations
December 01, 2023 — We spoke with the artist who created the Raven vs Crow design for our merch collection about her inspiration for illustrating birds and other wildlife.
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A headshot of Liron Gertsman in the field holding his camera
Liron Gertsman Wants To Show You That Birds Are Worth Protecting
October 16, 2023 — We spoke with the photographer who won the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards about capturing that winning shot and the importance of bird photography.
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The 14 year old Painted Bunting being held.
‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
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A flock of Red Knots fly in a murmuration over water.
How Audubon South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need
June 01, 2023 — With their Shorebird Stewardship program, Audubon South Carolina protects Red Knots, American Oystercatchers, and other birds that find respite on their shores.
Coastal Stewardship
A bright red male Northern Cardinal perches on a branch, leaning forward. Brown branches are blurred in the background.
Getting to Know Neighborhood Birds During a Winter Storm
February 13, 2023 — A Texas winter storm was a great reminder of the variety of avian life that awaits you if you just take a look outside.
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