Dr. Erin Meyer
Conservation leader co-creating collaborative, equitable, innovative, and enduring solutions for the planet
About Erin
Erin is a skilled conservation executive, visionary strategist, and inspirational leader with nearly 20 years of experience. She develops teams and leads the co-creation of conservation initiatives through inclusive partnerships and delivering equitable, impactful results. Having directed large, collaborative teams across a variety of disciplines and brought together diverse communities of Indigenous peoples, fishermen, farmers, aquariums and zoos, community and academic scientists, NGOs, and government agencies, she is well versed in program and team management.
Erin has led innovative programs from inception to outcome and has ample experience with long-term strategic planning and visioning, fundraising, advancing science-informed decision-making, budget forecasting, and translating science for a variety of media.
“Her leadership and advocacy within national and international ocean communities have helped nurture ground-breaking conservation programs.”
“Erin is among the most visionary strategists I’ve had the pleasure of working with - in our aquarium industry and beyond. She possesses an extraordinary ability to problem-solve and to rally teams around a vision. She is the kind of leader who consistently finds ways to make the work meaningful and enjoyable. I have seen her build powerful programs from the ground up and build institutional momentum as few others can. She is a true thought leader in conservation and an inspiration to the next generation.” Courtenay Lewandowski, Chief Officer, Strategy and Advancement, South Carolina Aquarium
“Erin is an exceptional conservation leader whose clear vision and integrity have been instrumental in our collaborative efforts ... She has demonstrated that she is a purposeful ally and champion for authentic and meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples.”
James Biggs, Director, Conservation & Population Management, Zoo & Aquarium Association Australasia
Conservation Strategies
Erin helps organizations translate their long-term vision into actionable, adaptive plans that drive lasting conservation outcomes. She offers expert insights into the evolving conservation landscape, the intersection of conservation and sustainability, and aligning short-term initiatives with broader goals to ensure meaningful impact.
Program Development
Erin specializes in designing and strengthening programs through collaborative partnerships that start with inquiry and learning. Her approach prioritizes knowledge exchange and the co-creation of multicultural initiatives that incorporate diverse perspectives. By fostering inclusivity, she helps organizations develop enduring programs that engage communities and drive positive change.
Fundraising Plans
Erin provides strategic guidance on developing comprehensive fundraising plans for national and international programs. She advises on cultivating relationships with foundations, crafting compelling messaging, and diversifying funding sources. With a focus on long-term financial sustainability, she helps organizations enhance their fundraising capacity and expand their impact.
Erin is a conservation leadership consultant pursuing her next leadership opportunity. Her areas of consulting include:
Co-Founder of Rewilding Initiative
Recent Press
Conservation at Seattle Aquarium: Storytelling as a Super Power
“I wanted to be a marine biologist since I was four,” Meyer tells blooloop. “Now, I’ve been doing this for decades as my professional career, through academia, through environmental education, public policy, and, for the last six years, through my work at the Seattle Aquarium.”
Erin Meyer: Bridging Cultures and Conservation for Global Impact
Dr. Erin Meyer from the Seattle Aquarium talks with Suzanne about the nexus of courage and conservation. Erin shares her journey from childhood visits to the aquarium to leading global conservation efforts, emphasizing the courage it takes to foster strong, respectful partnerships across cultures.
Why is Blue Carbon Important to Climate Action?
Oceans are the front lines of climate change. Melting ice sheets and glaciers are causing rapid sea level rise, threatening marine wildlife and coral reefs, and triggering more frequent and more severe hurricanes and other storms.
Erin is a conservation leader and consultant pursuing her next leadership role at a conservation organization such as an aquarium, zoo, or NGO.
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