Nature Conservancy Names Barbara Brummer, Ph.D. as Executive Director

Passion for conservation, demonstrated leadership mark new state director

Chetser, NJ—March 4, 2004—The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey has named Barbara Brummer, Ph.D. as the organization’s new state director. A native of the Garden State, Barbara holds a bachelor’s in biology from Montclair State University and a Ph.D. in biological sciences from New York University. She recently retired early from a successful career in the private sector, spending the last 12 years as an executive with the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Among her positions held at J&J, she served as president of J&J Canada, Inc. and worldwide vice president of the Women’s Health and Wellness Franchise.

"I am thrilled to lead The Nature Conservancy during this critical time in our state’s conservation history," said Brummer, a longstanding Conservancy member. "As a lifetime resident of New Jersey, I am eager to carry on the Conservancy’s work to protect our state’s natural legacy for future generations."

"Barbara brings tremendous assets to the Nature Conservancy following a successful career in business. This business background, her degrees in biology and biological science, coupled with a lifetime interest in outdoor activities and environmental matters have prepared her well for this position," added Mike Huber, New Jersey Chapter board chair, The Nature Conservancy.

Throughout her career Barbara has maintained a passionate interest in conservation. She teaches several field biology courses at Montclair State University and has spent many hours seeking out natural areas and studying the flora of New Jersey. Barbara has also been active in local conservation organizations, as well. She serves as vice chair for the board of the New Jersey Audubon Society, vice chair of the board of the Pocono Environmental Education Center, and she recently joined the Palisades Nature Association board.

Active in the Garden State since 1955, the Conservancy established the New Jersey Chapter in 1988. Within the state, the Conservancy has protected more than 50,000 acres and has completed over 300 conservation transactions with the help of 28,000 individual members, as well as corporate sponsors and foundations. The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey works in three program areas throughout the state—the Skylands, the Pine Barrens, and the Delaware Bayshores. Visit us on the Web at nature.org/New Jersey.