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Jessie Birckhead serves as the Executive Director of Conservation Corps North Carolina, where leadership focuses on youth engagement in impactful conservation projects. In addition, Jessie holds the role of Naturalist and Trip Leader at EcoQuest Travel, specializing in guided wildlife and cultural exploration trips. Prior experience includes serving as Assistant Director of the Caldwell Fellows at North Carolina State University, managing land acquisition for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and contributing to conservation efforts at The Nature Conservancy in various capacities. Academic credentials include a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from North Carolina State University and an M.S. in Wildlife Science from the University of Tennessee.