Michael Mehta Webster is an expert in ecology, conservation, philanthropy, and non-profit management. His research interests focus on how organisms and ecosystems adapt to environmental change, how this information can be translated into effective conservation strategies, and the practical and ethical dilemmas that arise along the way. As an executive director of a conservation organization, program officer at a leading environmental foundation, and academic scientist, he has led efforts to connect cutting edge science to the management of species and ecosystems in the wild. He is currently writing a book called Rescue Effects: How Nature Rescues Life from Extinction, and How We Can Help.
Michael Webster
Research Scientist of Environmental Studies
Professional Experience
Research Scientist, New York University (Current)
Executive Director, Coral Reef Alliance (2011-2020)
Program Officer, Wild Salmon Ecosystems Initiative, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (2004-2011)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Science Coordinator for PISCO: The Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans at Oregon State University (2001-2004
Education
Ph.D., Major in Zoology, Minor in Statistics, Oregon State University, Department of Zoology (1996-2001)
B.S., Major with Honors in Zoology, University of Wisconsin – Madison (1992-1996)