Hazel Wong

Experience

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  KNEWS

  Feb 1995 - Jan 1996

  Radio Announcer/Producer
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  KTNV TV ABC Affiliate

  Jan 1996 - Oct 1998

  Health Producer
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  Nevada Democratic Party

  Jan 1999 - Apr 2002

  Campaign Strategist
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  The Nature Conservany

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2003

  Government Relations Director
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  The Nature Conservancy

  Dec 2003 - now

  Management of across geographical boundaries a team of experts in public affairs and policy. Pivotal role in expanding the team from being a North America-focused team to a global team with projects in Latin America, China, and the EU.Obtainment of largest personal fundraising gift of $3.5M from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with a combined more than $17.5 million raised during tenure as Director of Global Conservation CampaignsIntegral role in producing $59 billion in public funding for conservation across the United States by leading investment on economic, public opinion survey, focus groups, and political campaigns, including conceptualizing programs.Effective member of the External Affairs Management Team, focusing on coordinating with the Business Unit leadership to guide organizational policy outcomes to achieve TNC's mission.Interim Strategy Director of External Affairs, responsible for the management of a $25M budget for FY22 for Policy, Corporate Engagement and Center for Sustainable Science; Recognized leadership serving in interim roles:Texas Interim State Director with tasks of restructuring the Business Unit including a 30% staff reduction and budget and fundraising recalibration, while maintaining team capability to meet Texas’ conservation goals and rebuild for future success. Texas Team in exceeding the current fundraising goalExternal Affairs Strategy Director overseeing $25M budget, including HR and Business Advancement. Overseeing the establishment of the Grants Team to access funding from developed countries and global institutions to fund global conservation; forecasting of increase to TNC of $36 million over the next two years Show less

  • Managing Director, Global Conservation Campaigns

    Jul 2011 - now

  • Director, Global Conservation Campaigns

    Jul 2011 - now

  • Senior Campaign Advisor

    Dec 2003 - Jul 2011