Audubon South Carolina hires conservation director

Sherri Fields has been named conservation director of Audubon South Carolina.

"I am thrilled to join the S.C. Audubon team as we embark on critical conservation efforts that benefit both birds and communities across South Carolina. I look forward to engaging with partners, supporters and stakeholders across the state as we seek opportunities to protect and restore critical habitat," said Fields in a news release.

Fields began her career working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., on wetlands and water policy, later moving to EPA's regional office in Atlanta to work on community-based approaches to environmental protection and regulatory compliance. She joined the Southeast Region of the National Park Service in 2003, for which she served as the regional chief of the Science and Natural Resource Management Division and later as the deputy regional director for Natural and Cultural Resources, supporting more than 66 park units across the Southeast. In 2017, she assumed the role of laboratory director of the Hollings Marine Lab for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Charleston.

"Sherri is a proven leader with a successful track record of bringing diverse stakeholders together to tackle thorny environmental challenges, and we are thrilled to have her join our team," said Angelina Ricci Eisenhauer, Audubon South Carolina's interim executive director.

As conservation director, Fields will oversee Audubon South Carolina's efforts to identify, protect and restore the state's most valuable coastal, marsh and forest habitat to support healthy bird populations. She will also work to increase climate resilience through the use of natural infrastructure and expand the adoption of sustainable, bird-friendly forestry and agricultural practices throughout the state.

Fields has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Hampton University and a Master of Public Administration from Louisiana State University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in leadership at Charleston Southern University.

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