Mara Talpins

MARA TALPINS’ lifelong passion for wildlife began in childhood and continues to inspire her today. She serves on the American Prairie Board of Directors, the Wildlife Conservation Society Council, and the Wildlife Conservation Network Advisory Council. She and her family also support other conservation organizations that share her commitment to protecting wildlife and natural habitats. Mara believes that large-scale landscape conservation and targeted wildlife projects are key to building lasting support for the coexistence of people, wildlife, and wild spaces. An avid eco-traveler, Mara has visited 50 countries, exploring diverse cultures and the natural world.