Maine Audubon is pleased to announce that Francesca �Ches� Gundrum has been promoted to Director of Advocacy.
Gundrum holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Wildlife Ecology (Human Dimensions of Wildlife Science) from the University of Maine. She started her career at Maine Audubon in 2020 as a Seasonal Biologist & Outreach Specialist. She then served for two years as Communications Manager at Maine Conservation Voters/Alliance, and returned in 2022 to serve as Maine Audubon�s Policy Advocate. Her wildlife background has proven particularly valuable as she engages policymakers on wildlife and conservation issues.
Executive Director Andy Beahm says, �With this promotion, I�m very confident that Ches can build upon her success and amplify Maine Audubon�s voice on behalf of wildlife and wildlife habitat.�
Since 1843, Maine Audubon has worked to conserve Maine�s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. The oldest and largest Maine-based conservation organization, Maine Audubon has eight public centers and sanctuaries across the state, seven chapters, and 30,000 members, volunteers, and supporters, and connects with more than 250,000 people annually.
