Diane Regas

President and Chief Executive Officer, The Trust for Public Land

An internationally recognized conservation leader, Diane Regas joined The Trust for Public Land in the spring of 2018 as president and CEO. Previously, Regas worked for more than a decade at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), most recently as executive director, where she helped EDF advance solutions that promote prosperity for all people and for the planet. She guided work to improve ocean health, stabilize the climate, reduce toxins in everyday products, and promote collaboration and partnerships.

Prior to EDF, Regas served at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, working under both Democratic and Republican administrations as the top civil servant protecting our nation’s rivers, lakes, and bays. Diane earned her A.B., M.S. in energy and resources, and J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, and resides in Berkeley, CA. An avid outdoor explorer, she enjoys hiking, cycling, diving, camping, and spending time in nature with her husband, children, and granddaughter. 

Recordings

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REWIND: Billionaire Wilderness

April 16, 2021
How much is access to so-called wilderness tied to wealth?
For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on...
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Billionaire Wilderness

July 24, 2020
What happens when wealth meets wilderness?
For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on these shores and...