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    Anne Bowser

    Envisioning a world in which the best available science informs conservation and stewardship so that biodiversity thrives.

    Anne Bowser is the Chief Executive Officer of NatureServe, a nonprofit organization focused on biodiversity conservation.12 Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to leveraging science and technology for environmental and social good.1

    Professional Background

    Prior to her role at NatureServe, Anne served as the Director of Innovation at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. There, she focused on innovative science policy approaches such as open science, citizen science, and open data.1

    Anne has a strong background in research and program management, specializing in areas like biodiversity data, citizen science, and research ethics. Her experience spans both academia and industry, having worked for organizations including NatureServe, The Wilson Center, Microsoft, and eBay.3

    Education and Research

    Anne holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Maryland.3 Her academic work has focused on biodiversity and citizen science:

    • As a Masters student, she used Social Network Analysis to study major research institutions sharing biodiversity data.
    • Her Ph.D. research explored the design of Floracaching, a gamified mobile app for plant phenology data collection, to motivate new citizen science volunteers.1

    Role at NatureServe

    As Chief Executive Officer at NatureServe, Anne leads the organization's programmatic work across Science and Technology divisions, overseeing a team of over 40 staff members.4 She is responsible for guiding NatureServe's mission to leverage science, data, and technology for biodiversity conservation and stewardship.2

    Anne is also involved in nonprofit leadership beyond her role at NatureServe. She was an early board member and Treasurer of the Citizen Science Association (CSA).1

    Highlights

    Mar 27 · natureserve.org
    Anne Bowser & Lori Scott - NatureServe
    Anne Bowser & Lori Scott - NatureServe
    Mar 27 · youtube.com
    Unveiling NatureServe Explorer Pro with Anne Bowser & Lori Scott
    Unveiling NatureServe Explorer Pro with Anne Bowser & Lori Scott
    Feb 27 · natureserve.org
    Who's Who at NatureServe
    Who's Who at NatureServe
    Feb 24 · natureserve.org
    Who We Are - NatureServe
    Feb 1 · wilsoncenter.org
    Anne Bowser | Wilson Center

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    Location

    Washington DC-Baltimore Area