Barbara Dugelby

Barbara Dugelby is a conservation scientist and human ecologist with over 30 years of experience working in the United States and internationally. She specializes in multi-stakeholder, science-based conservation planning initiatives, with a particular emphasis on ecosystem resilience and collaborative management involving local communities. Much of her work has centered on engaging indigenous and traditional communities in the development and implementation of protected area networks and conservation strategies aimed at protecting biological diversity, traditional resource use practices, and cultural heritage. Currently, Barbara serves as the Executive Director of the Wild Basin Creative Research Center and is a Faculty Associate at St. Edward’s University.