As Director of Communications for the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, Taylor Stanton leads the organization’s strategic communications initiatives. With more than 13 years of experience guiding marketing and communications for national nonprofits and e-commerce firms, Taylor brings deep expertise to help amplify the Foundation’s mission. Before joining the Foundation, Taylor led Marketing and Communications for Gradient Learning, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s flagship education nonprofit. He served as the organization’s primary spokesperson and media representative for eight years, overseeing both internal and external communications. He also acted as a strategic advisor to 400 schools and districts across 48 states. He earned recognition for his work, including a Communicator of the Year award in 2022.
Taylor holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing and strategy from the University of California, Davis Graduate School of Management. As an avid hiker, Taylor enjoys chasing sunrises along Sierra Nevada peaks and exploring the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau. He has summited over 100 peaks across the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains.
