In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Tantin, Senior Director of Equitable Conservation at the National Audubon Society, to explore what it truly means to build an inclusive future for people and the planet. Jessica shares how she’s helping transform conservation by embedding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) principles across Audubon’s programs — from community partnerships to conservation planning.

We dive into the challenges and opportunities of bringing equity into daily practice, the importance of accountability in environmental work, and how conservation organizations can evolve to better reflect and serve local bird and human communities alike. With her thoughtful and grounded leadership style, Jessica offers a powerful look at how connecting strategy, culture, and practice can reshape the conservation movement across the hemisphere.