Sahara Saude is a seasoned professional in environmental policy and development, currently serving as the Director of Development within the Center for Oceans at Conservation International since March 2022. With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Sahara has been the Owner of B6 Consulting since January 2016, focusing on land trust development and program management. Previous roles include Development Director & Partnership Coordinator at Sierra Foothill Conservancy and Director of Development at California Rangeland Trust, where Sahara managed complex partnerships and fundraising initiatives. Sahara's background includes significant contributions to organizations such as Sierra Business Council and NOAA, alongside a strong academic foundation with a Master's degree from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University.