WWF Experts
Leigh Henry
Leigh Henry
Senior Policy Officer, Species Conservation
Education
- Master of Studies in Environmental Law, Vermont Law School
- B.A. Cultural Anthropology with a Minor in Environmental Studies, James Madison University
Areas of Expertise
- International and U.S. wildlife conservation policy
- International and U.S. wildlife trade policy
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
- IWC (International Whaling Commission)
- Tiger trade and conservation
- Government advocacy
"My "field work" takes place in the halls of Congress, the offices of government agencies and in international conference halls. While the work may not be glamorous, it’s critical; without the legal framework to support our conservation efforts, we won’t succeed."
About Leigh Henry:
Leigh oversees policy efforts related to wildlife conservation and trade – from leading on efforts surrounding CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), the Endangered Species Act, and the IWC (International Whaling Commission), to drafting Congressional testimony, commenting on and drafting proposed legislation and rulemakings, and assisting in the prosecution and sentencing phases of high-profile wildlife trade cases. Leigh plays a key role in our efforts to combat illegal tiger trade and to ensure the survival of wild tigers through improved international and U.S. policies, as well as assisting with TRAFFIC’s overall efforts to ensure sustainable and legal wildlife trade.
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