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Mary Pfaffko Flanders
Washington, DC
A Certified Wildlife Biologist® with a 20-year career in wildlife biology, conservation, and policy.
Work experience
Defenders of Wildlife
Director, Private Lands Program
Washington, DC
​2024 - present
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Senior Policy Analyst, Private Lands
​2020 - 2024
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Policy Analyst, Private Lands
​2017 - 2020
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Assistant Chief, Nongame Conservation Section
Social Circle, GA
​Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
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Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Teaming with Wildlife Associate
Washington, DC
​2010 - 2015
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Broome Bird Observatory
Assistant Warden
Broome, Australia
​2009-2010
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DC Department of the Environment
Wildlife Biologist/Herpetology Section Leader
Washington, DC
​2004-2008
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International Social Science Council
Intern
Paris, France
​2003
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Aesop Enterprises
Legislative Aide
Washington, DC
​2001-2002
Education​
American University
M.A. International Affairs​
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University of Florida
B.S. Environmental Science​
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