Washington, D.C. (August 15, 2024) – Today, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), announced Taldi Harrison will serve as its Chief Program Officer (CPO).
Harrison is the latest addition to the Foundation’s growing leadership team and brings close to 20 years of experience working on our public lands. As CPO, Harrison will manage state and federal government relations, community engagement, and program development. She will be responsible for shaping and implementing strategic initiatives, including leading the Foundation’s inaugural grantmaking programs.
“We are thrilled to welcome Taldi to our growing team. Her expertise, vision, and passion for BLM’s multiple use mission are critical to achieve impact as we chart through our inaugural programs and build lasting partnerships,” said I Ling Thompson, CEO of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands. “As an avid outdoors woman raised in Montana, Taldi’s love for public lands and waters is personal.”
“I am honored to join the Foundation at such a critical time,” said Harrison. “The Foundation is embarking on a new and exciting phase of growth, and I look forward to helping the Foundation build lasting partnerships and innovative solutions that will allow us to drive greater access, awareness, and stewardship of our public lands and waters for generations to come.”
Raised in the Flathead Valley of Montana, Harrison comes to the Foundation from REI, where she served as Director of Community and Government Affairs. In this capacity, Harrison oversaw REI’s government affairs work and policy related philanthropy, with a focus on fostering collaborative partnerships with a number of national non-profits and decision makers at the federal, state, and local level to ensure equitable access to and infrastructure for inspiring outdoor recreation opportunities. Harrison also serves on the Board of Directors of EasTrail Partners, The Conservation Alliance, American Forests, and the Recreate Responsibly Steering Committee.
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About the Foundation for America’s Public Lands
The Foundation for America’s Public Lands is the official charitable partner of the BLM. Chartered by Congress in 2017 and officially formed in 2021, the Foundation operates and raises private funds to help raise awareness, increase access, and inspire stewardship of more than 245 million acres of U.S. public lands and waters.
Learn more at www.americaslands.org
