Dr. Wes Sechrest
Meet Wes
NGO Leader
Austin, USA
Dr. Wes Sechrest is the co-founder, CEO, and Board Chair of Re:wild where he champions nature-based solutions to address global biodiversity, climate, and human well-being challenges. With expertise in conservation biology and extensive field experience, he is dedicated to protecting endangered species and ecosystems through science-based, collaborative conservation. Dr. Sechrest also holds key roles in global conservation efforts, including positions on the Global Council of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and the Board of Trustees for the Haiti National Trust, and he is an Honorary Conservation Fellow at the Zoological Society of London.
Areas of activity:
Conservation
About:
Dr. Sechrest co-founded Re:wild, where he is CEO, and Board Chair. He leads Re:wild’s efforts to use nature-based solutions to address the interconnected biodiversity, climate, and human wellbeing crises.
Dr. Sechrest has a background in conservation biology, including work on threatened species, ecosystem conservation, zoology, protected areas, biodiversity patterns and processes, natural history, environmental science, and applied conservation science. He is an expert on global biodiversity conservation and is extensively involved in advancing on-the-ground conservation efforts for endangered species and ecosystems. He has coauthored numerous scientific papers in leading journals including Science, Nature, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Sechrest leads Re:wild’s collaborative efforts to conserve the world’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems in partnership with Indigenous and local communities, national and international non-governmental organizations, and governmental organizations. Dr. Sechrest also serves on the Global Council of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and on the Board of Trustees of the Haiti National Trust and is a Zoological Society of London Honorary Conservation Fellow. He is Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University.
Involvement:
re:Wild
Re:wild is a conservation nonprofit focused on restoring global biodiversity, addressing climate, biodiversity, and health crises by protecting wild ecosystems. Founded in 2021 by conservation scientists and Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild unites Indigenous communities, NGOs, and governments to safeguard nature. Building on over 30 years of conservation experience, they have protected 12 million acres, benefiting numerous species in vital biodiversity hotspots.