Staff
Michelle Lute
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Executive Director
Michelle Lute is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years’ experience in biodiversity conservation on public and private lands around the globe. She dedicates her professional life to promoting human-wildlife coexistence through effective public engagement, equitable participatory processes, and evidence-based decision-making.
Michelle holds a PhD in wildlife management from Michigan State University, an MS in Animal Behavior and Ecology from the University of Notre Dame, and a BS in Geography and Environmental Science from Valparaiso University. She started her environmental career in the National Park Service, worked for large and small nonprofits, state government and held research positions at universities across the US. Michelle has authored over 30 publications in ecology and social sciences to develop evidence-based approaches to human-wildlife coexistence.
Kevin Bixby
he/him
Senior Advisor
Kevin is the Founder and Senior Advisor of Wildlife for All, previously known as the Southwest Environmental Center. He received a BS in Biology from Dartmouth College, and a MS in Natural Resources Policy at the University of Michigan. After decades of advocating for wildlife, he realized that as long as the people who viewed wild animals as soulless resources were making all the decisions about how they should be managed, wildlife advocates would be fighting endless rearguard actions to stop bad things from happening, and rewilding would remain a distant dream. So he decided to launch Wildlife for All, a national campaign to reform state wildlife management to be more ecologically-driven, democratic and compassionate. The first Wildlife for All conference was held in 2018.
He lives in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico where he and his wife enjoy the sunsets and coyotes.
Mandy Culbertson
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Communications Director
Mandy brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and public relations, honed over her impressive career of crafting compelling narratives and managing high-impact campaigns. She loves shaping narratives that challenge norms, change behavior, and spur others to action. Mandy believes in the power of media and content to tell the stories that matter and the inherent ability of good storytelling to create common ground. With her deep expertise in engaging diverse audiences, she is perfectly positioned to elevate story-based campaigns aimed at reforming wildlife governance.
Over her nearly 20-year career, she has delivered effective and creative storytelling, brand building, and media relations and communications strategy to nonprofit, government, and private sector organizations in issue areas including water quality, hunger, reproductive rights, and aging and disability care. Mandy holds a BS in Environmental Science and Journalism and a Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences secondary major from Kansas State University. She also studied ecotourism and environmental science at Universidad Veritas in San José, Costa Rica. Mandy’s commitment to wildlife conservation and her dynamic communication skills make her an invaluable addition to our team.
Delani Delgado
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Membership Coordinator
Delani Delgado brings her passion for creating positive change to Wildlife For All as our Membership Coordinator. With a background in communication and a deep appreciation for the natural world, Delani is dedicated to fostering connections and building partnerships that advance our mission of reforming wildlife management to protect wild species and ecosystems.
Originally from the East Coast, Delani graduated with a B.A. in Communication from the University of South Florida in 2019. Building upon her dedication to social impact, Delani pursued a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. Motivated by her encounters with systemic challenges, Delani is profoundly committed to creating opportunities for marginalized communities. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA and loves to enjoy the natural beauty of the state by taking hikes and camping trips with her dog.
As our Membership Coordinator, Delani is enthusiastic about engaging supporters and stakeholders in our mission to reform wildlife management. She is committed to ensuring that our work is grounded in democracy, justice, compassion, and environmental stewardship.