Regina Wilkins
Regina Wilkins
A Memphis native, Regina Wilkins has been a resident of New Orleans since 2003, living in Treme since then. She holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master of Fine Arts from Western Michigan University. She is the Director of Communications and Development at Pontchartrain Conservancy, and provides Communications support for the MRD. Before joining Pontchartrain Conservancy, Regina worked in local education in grants compliance and management at the Orleans Parish School Board …
Kelly McNab
Kelly McNab is the Communications Associate for the Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition and National Audubon Society. In this position, she is responsible for developing coalition-related web, social, and print content, as well as focusing on GIS story maps and dashboards. Kelly grew up in Houston, Texas where she developed a passion for protecting our natural environment and wildlife. Previously, Kelly worked as an Environmental Policy Specialist for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples. There she focused on …
Lauren Bourg
Lauren Bourg is an accomplished environmental leader with over a decade of experience at the National Audubon Society, specializing in coastal policy, communications, and advocacy. With two decades as a strategic communications professional, Lauren excels in building and enhancing initiatives that foster support, funding, and public engagement for coastal restoration and conservation efforts across Louisiana and the Gulf. In her role, Lauren strengthens and expands Audubon and MRD’s coastal restoration strategy, effectively engaging policymakers and the public in critical restoration …
Emily Guidry Schatzel
A native of Houma in coastal Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Emily Guidry Schatzel works with the National Wildlife Federation’s Louisiana and Gulf teams to increase awareness about the delta’s rapidly disappearing wetlands through strategic communications, including media engagement, public relations and social media. She holds a J.D. and a Master’s in Communications from Loyola University New Orleans, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in English and Mass Communication from Nicholls State University. Prior to joining the National Wildlife Federation team in 2009, Emily …
Ryan Chauvin
Ryan Chauvin is Audubon’s Senior Digital Marketing and Communication Manager for the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition. In this role, he manages the website, email, and social media platforms to raise awareness and increase the reach of the coalition. Ryan grew up in South Mississippi and is proud to be working for an issue affecting the lives of his friends, family and community. Previously, Ryan has worked as an SEO and marketing specialist for Forthea Interactive Marketing in Houston …