Dillon Hanson-Ahumada leads ESC’s organizing efforts in Colorado, where he focuses on issues including wolves, pollinators, and wildlife corridors.

Before joining ESC, Dillon worked on sustainability issues for the public school system in Lincoln, NE, was a part of the climate and energy team within the Wilderness Society, and most recently was a RAY Fellow with NRDC in San Francisco. During his time with NRDC, Dillon worked on issues including protecting marine mammals, combatting illegal fishing, conserving sharks, and helping to advance strategies to fight ocean plastic pollution. He received his bachelor’s degree in Fisheries & Wildlife and Environmental Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Originally from Nebraska, he is currently based in Denver, CO. When not working, you can find Dillon exploring the Denver area, working on his wildlife photography, and enjoying the outdoors.