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Heidi Sherk

Director of External Affairs

Contact Information

(720) 974-7020
E-mail: hsherk@tnc.org

Brief Biography

Heidi has worked with The Nature Conservancy for 16 years. As Director of External Affairs, she is responsible for overseeing the Colorado Program’s engagement in state and federal policy issues and the Chapter’s work with government agencies and other partner organizations. Heidi has served in several other leadership roles with the Conservancy, including Director of Conservation Programs, Director of Conservation Initiatives, and Acting State Director. 

Before joining the Conservancy, Heidi was a Program Officer at World Wildlife Fund where she worked to promote wetlands conservation strategies across the country.  She also served as staff for a Congressional Committee focused on fish and wildlife conservation. Heidi began her career in natural resources as a VISTA volunteer at an energy conservation project in Oregon. 

Heidi has a B.A. from Bowdoin College and a Masters in Natural Resource Management Planning and Policy from the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment.

Heidi Sherk

Director of External Affairs

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