WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2020)
Elaine Meier, owner of Elaine Meier Associates, LLC, in Florida, was named to the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA) based in Washington DC. The NWRA is the leading non-government, non-profit voice advocating for wildlife conservation on the 568 refuges nationwide that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The board serves to direct the Association’s mission to protect, promote, and enhance America’s wildlife heritage by focusing on strategic programs that benefit the refuges and the wildlife beyond its boundaries. Over the last 45 years, the NWRA has focused on three key strategies. First, advocacy, second, rallying the public, and lastly, identifying opportunities to improve the Refuge System.
Meier, a native of Miami, Florida, has worked with non-profit organizations for decades to develop marketing and public relations programs to support the awareness of organizations for fundraising and public support. Most recently, she worked with the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades in Boynton Beach, Florida.
“I grew up going to the Everglades and Florida Keys where I learned the importance of clean water and the birds and mammals it supported, plus the danger of the encroachment of development,” Meier said. “Nationwide, it is critical to teach the next generation how valuable these natural resources and habitats are to our wellbeing.”
As owner of her own business, Meier has worked on every nuance of public relations from product introduction to grand opening galas. Specialties include not-for-profit organizations, government and urban development, real estate, hospitality, architecture, art, and antiques.
“We are delighted to have Elaine join us in our efforts to promote our country’s wildlife refuges.” said Carl Woodward, chairman of the board of the National Wildlife Refuge Association. “Her skills will be valuable to us as we focus on our many tasks ahead.”
As the leading independent voice advocating on behalf of the National Wildlife Refuge System, the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge Association is to protect, promote and enhance America’s wildlife heritage through strategic programs that serve the System and wildlife beyond its boundaries. For more information, contact Courtney Lewis, National Wildlife Refuge Association, 202-577-3200.