The Wildlife Management Institute announces the selection of Leopoldo "Leo" Miranda-Castro as Executive Director of the Conservation Without Conflict Coalition. A career Senior Executive Service member, Leo most recently served as Southeast Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where he managed a budget exceeding $400 million and oversaw approximately 1,300 employees responsible for conserving fish, wildlife, and plant resources across 10 southeastern states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The announcement outlines Leo's mandate: to refine and implement the coalition's priorities, build partnerships across state and federal agencies, landowners, environmental organizations, and industry, and ensure that the Conservation Without Conflict approach becomes the standard model for conservation nationwide. WMI President Steve Williams is quoted expressing confidence that Leo's experience and commitment will be central to that effort. Leo officially joined the coalition in mid-February 2023.
Read the full article on the WMI Outdoor News Bulletin.
