
Andrew Schock - The Conservation Fund
Deron Davis - The Nature Conservancy

Deron Davis
The Nature Conservancy
Director of Conservation, Georgia
Education: bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Georgia; Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership
The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation non-profit, and Davis is proud to be part of the Georgia organization’s leadership team. He oversees a department of science specialists working to improve forest health, restore freshwater systems and transform ocean management. Prior to joining the Conservancy, Deron worked for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. At the agency, he launched a communication and education program to encourage citizens to conserve water during an historic drought, served on the leadership team for the statewide water management plan guiding the development of ten regional water plans, and directed a national school improvement program that provided professional learning experiences, funding and technical support for a network of K-12 educators.
Over more than four decades, The Nature Conservancy has helped protect almost 320,000 acres across Georgia and worked to improve our state's woods, waters and coast.
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The program is brought to you by Cox Enterprises. Cox Conserves is the company’s national sustainability program that focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as conserving water.
Seeking Diversity in the Sustainability Conversation

Seandra became the Diversity & Community Partnerships Manager for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in December 2009. She leads the development and implementation of strategies to increase awareness and community advocacy from non-traditional communities in the southeast for climate and clean energy policies. As the Chair of SACE’s Diversity Committee, Seandra also directs our internal diversity initiatives to deepen our commitment as an organization to diversity and inclusion. Seandra was raised in Georgia and went earned her degree in Political Science from Spelman College. Prior to joining SACE, Seandra worked with the Georgia Sierra Club and with Service Employee's International Union.
Joining us on the show is Nathaniel Smith of the Partnership for Southern Equity. Working with communities across the Southeast on energy equity.
Summer Feature Fridays is brought to you by Cox Enterprises. Cox Conserves is the company’s national sustainability program that focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as conserving water.
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Making your garden grow with nature in mind

Wilf Nicholls
Director - State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Born in London, England, Wilf Nicholls graduated with a B.Sc. (Botany) from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1972 and then a Ph.D. (Botany) from the University of British Columbia in 1984.
I want to ride my bicycle...in Metro Atlanta

Join us for our Summer Feature Friday as we talk to board member Glenn Kurtz for the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
Glenn has been involved in Transportation Planning and Management for the past 20 years with a focus on Parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM).
Loving it Wild - Georgia Wildlife Federation

Todd Holbrook, the new President and CEO of the Georgia Wildlife Federation.
Holbrook, of Conyers, comes to GWF after a 27-year career with Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including stints as Assistant Director of the Wildlife Resources Division and Chief of Game Management. A certified wildlife biologist, Holbrook was responsible for several groundbreaking studies in Georgia into the decline, recruitment and retention of hunting and angling participation.
There's plenty to do in Georgia
The program is brought to you by Cox Enterprises. Cox Conserves is the company’s national sustainability program that focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as conserving water.
Andy Fleming
Executive Director, Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, Inc.
Andy Fleming serves as executive director of Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, a position he has held since June 2007. Prior to joining Friends in this capacity, Andy had served more than 25 years in leadership positions creating, leading and managing local and national nonprofit organizations in Paralympic sports.
Savannah Riverkeeper
The program is brought to you by Cox Enterprises. Cox Conserves is the company’s national sustainability program that focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as conserving water.
Tonya Bonitatibus
Riverkeeper
Tonya grew up near the banks in Hephzibah, Georgia, where her love and passion for the Savannah River began at a young age. Her career as a water conservation activist began in 2007, when she became the Development Director for the Savannah Riverkeeper. She also served as the Georgia Field Representative for Oceana's campaign to convince Olin Corporation to convert to a more efficient and - most importantly - mercury-free process. Tonya received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Augusta State University and her extensive knowledge of the River makes her an invaluable part of the Riverkeeper team.
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