NJ Audubon was founded in 1897
Our Vision
A future where people and nature thrive together.
Our Mission
Inspire and empower people to care for nature throughout New Jersey and beyond.
Our Strategies
• Grow inclusive communities of nature supporters through our centers, sanctuaries, and events.
• Create and encourage model habitats that benefit wildlife, particularly birds and native species.
• Use science and observations to inform and prioritize conservation actions.
• Deliver educational programs, activities, and media that inspire people to care for nature.
• Advance practices and policies that preserve habitat, wildlife, and biodiversity.
• Collaborate with a network of partners to extend our knowledge, reach, and impact.
Our Values
Genuine Appreciation
We celebrate nature, diversity, and progress toward a brighter future.
Unwavering Commitment
We focus on our mission and overcome challenges together.
Inclusive Communities
We foster welcoming spaces and embrace diverse perspectives.
Lifelong Learning
We strive to understand the science of how people can impact nature.
Sustainable Growth
We invest our resources wisely to expand our relevance and impact.
Alex Ireland, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Kimberly Armenti
Vice President of Development and Communications
Mark Carmichael
Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Wenzel
Director of Stewardship
David Mizrahi, Ph.D.
Vice President of Research and Monitoring
Brett Ewald
Director of Cape May Bird Observatory
Allison Mulch
Director of Education
New Jersey Audubon Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Richard Kauffeld, Board Chair
Philip H. Witt, Ph.D., ABPP, 1st Vice Chair
Veda Truesdale, 2nd Vice Chair
Michael J. Van Wagner, Treasurer
Kathy Horn, Secretary
Joseph L. Basralian, Esq.
Kathrin Bergin
Jason Bigler
Alan Crawford
Gordon L. Keen, Jr.
Angela Ortiz
Elizabeth Wendy Wilkes
Stephen R. Buckingham, Esq., Board Counsel