Daphne Carlson
Washington
Summary
I am a dedicated conservationist, strategist, and systems thinker, driven by the values of service and courage. With over 20 years of leadership experience across federal government, academia, and the private sector, I am passionate about our planet's health and the conservation of natural resources worldwide. I leverage innovative and strategic thinking, alongside servant leadership, to unite multidisciplinary teams in addressing complex environmental challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
09.2014 - Current
- Responsible for leadership, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and policies for wildlife conservation globally.
- Served as a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow.
- Currently oversee 35-person division with 9 conservation programs delivering on the ground conservation globally.
- Manage >$100M in federal foreign assistance.
- Developed and implemented new policy to integrate social safeguards.
- Subject matter expert for One Health, wildlife conservation, wildlife trafficking, and policy.
- Routinely brief high-level political leaders.
- Senior Management Team Member for USFWS International Affairs Program.
- Work across Federal departments and agencies on conservation, national security, international policy, and One Health.
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Institute for Global Health
10.2010 - 05.2016
- Implemented programs in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Investigated the impact of development programs on health outcomes for populations affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Taught and mentored medical and public health students.
Clinical Veterinarian
Various Hospitals
06.2001 - 08.2006
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
Education
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
University of California
DavisMasters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine - Public Health
University of California
DavisDoctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tufts University
North GraftonBachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Boston University
BostonBachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
BostonSkills
- Evidence Based Conservation
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective Team Leadership
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Visionary Decision Making
- Program Management
- Policy Formulation
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
- XPRIZE Biodiversity and Conservation Brain Trust
- USFWS Advanced Leadership Development Program
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief, Division of International Conservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
09.2014 - Current
Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Institute for Global Health
10.2010 - 05.2016
Clinical Veterinarian
Various Hospitals
06.2001 - 08.2006
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
University of California
Masters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine - Public Health
University of California
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
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