Jennifer Morris
Conservation International (CI)
President
Jennifer Morris, President, Conservation International (CI), where she provides strategic leadership and is responsible for delivery of the organization’s programs. With over 20 years of experience in international conservation and economic development, Ms. Morris has created and implemented cutting-edge initiatives working with diverse partners—from indigenous communities to multinational corporations—to achieve CI’s mission of protecting nature for the well-being of humanity. This includes oversight and direction for the Global Conservation Fund and CI’s Verde Ventures program, which combined have protected millions of acres worldwide, have generated more than US$1 million in wages for local economies, and have helped employ nearly 60,000 local people in 14 countries. Before joining CI in 1997, Ms. Morris lived and worked in Japan, Namibia, and Bolivia. She serves on the boards of several organizations, including the SEED Initiative, the Conservation Strategy Fund, and the Natural Capital Coalition. She is a frequent presenter at international conferences, corporate events, and universities on issues related to conservation finance, corporate engagement, and social impact investing. Ms. Morris has a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.