Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Kerry O'Donnell has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations. Kerry began their career as a Law Clerk for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, where they assisted Judge Howard R. Lloyd. In 2008, Kerry joined Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai as an Associate Attorney, specializing in labor and employment matters for non-profit organizations. Kerry later transitioned to the Sierra Club, where they served as the Senior Employment and Labor Counsel before being promoted to Director of Human Resources. Beginning in 2021, Kerry joined the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, first as the Vice President of People and Culture and subsequently as the Chief People and Culture Officer.
Kerry O'Donnell completed a study abroad program in Business Administration and Management, General at Trinity College, Dublin from 2002 to 2003. They then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration at Bucknell University from 2000 to 2004. Subsequently, Kerry attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law from 2004 to 2007, earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with a focus on Law.
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. We are a community-supported nonprofit organization transforming places—and people—through conservation and improvement of these remarkable national parks. We are dedicated to protecting these PARKS, making them relevant and accessible FOR ALL communities, and instilling a sense of stewardship in this and future generations to ensure their vitality FOREVER. Join us as we work toward our vision of PARKS FOR ALL FOREVER.