Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Lisette Arellano is a seasoned professional in ecology and community science with extensive experience in program management and education. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager at Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy since September 2017, Lisette leads the One Tam Community Science team to enhance the ecological health of Mount Tamalpais through diverse initiatives in research, monitoring, and public engagement. Previous roles include Adjunct Faculty at Merritt College, Partnership Programs Assistant Coordinator at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado. Lisette has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology from UC Santa Barbara.
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.