Since 2007, Dr. Hilty has been a world leader in applying scientific research to address four major natural resource management and conservation issues across North America as head of the Wildlife Conservation Society. These areas include promoting healthy communities to sustain a healthy environment, identifying and protecting wildlife corridors allowing species room to roam, reducing the threats of natural resource extraction and addressing the myriad of challenges posed by climate change to wildlife and wild places.
Overseeing a staff of 60 working in some of the most remote locations, Dr. Hilty promotes the active engagement of Wildlife Conservation Society in the larger scientific and conservation communities, strengthens partnerships with agencies and organizations, and cultivates the next generation of conservation science leaders. Trained as a conservation biologist at the University of California, Berkley, her passion is focused on finding creative, science-based solutions to resolve critical conflicts between humans and the natural world.
The event begins at 7:00 PM, with free refreshments and free admission, but space is limited so reservations are required. RSVP to Karol Sarkisyan, L.A. County Library Management Fellow, at ksarkisyan@library.lacounty.gov or call 310.456.6438.
