WildAid
John Baker is currently the President & Chief Program Officer at WildAid, where John leads programs worldwide including program strategy, fundraising, international program management, media and communications, and evaluation. Prior to this, John held various leadership positions in organizations such as Rising Phoenix Conservation, Point Blue Conservation Science, and Population & Development International. John also has a background in business development, real estate management, and project advising in conservation and development projects. John holds a Master's in Management from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's in Economics from Tufts University.
WildAid
WildAid’s mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes. We envision a world where people no longer buy wildlife products such as shark fin, elephant ivory and rhino horn.While most wildlife conservation groups focus on protecting animals from poaching, WildAid works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products by persuadingconsumers and strengthening enforcement.With an unrivaled portfolio of celebrity ambassadors and global network of media partners, WildAid leverages nearly $200 million in annual pro-bono media support. Our message reaches up to 1 billion people every week.