Kris Deutschman is a seasoned strategist with over eleven years of experience in public affairs consulting in California. Her work has been focused on advancing contentious environmental, healthcare, and transportation policy issues. In her current role, Deutschman is a senior director of communications at the Conservation Lands Foundation, supporting her long-held passion for protecting America's outdoor landscapes and shifting consumer behavior towards environmentally sustainable practices. Deutschman is an alumna of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and Distinguished Careers Institute, where she studied executive program for women leaders. She also earned a BA in Strategic Communications/Business Management from California State University, Fresno. Deutschman's background includes a knack for nuance, collaboration, and creativity, which she uses to further her mission of reconnecting Americans with their public lands and soul-affirming experiences.