Jim O’Brien
Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, New Hampshire
Concord, NH
Jim O'Brien Jim is Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs in New Hampshire. © Jerry Monkman/EcoPhotography
Areas of Expertise
Conservation Leadership and Strategy, Partner Engagement, Policy and Advocacy.
About Jim
Jim O’Brien leads The Nature Conservancy’s government relations and external affairs work in New Hampshire, advancing policy priorities and partnerships that support conservation across the state. He works closely with partners at the federal, state and local levels to align public funding, policy and on-the-ground conservation strategies that deliver lasting outcomes for nature and people.
Jim collaborates with leaders across nonprofit, business and government sectors to strengthen relationships, identify opportunities and elevate conservation as a priority in public decision-making. His work helps secure resources, shape policy and build broad support for conservation solutions across New Hampshire.
Areas of expertise
- Government relations and policy leadership
- Public funding strategy and advocacy
- Cross-sector partnership development
- Conservation policy and external affairs strategy
Prior to joining TNC in 2011, Jim was the founding executive director of an environmental lobbying and political action organization and has served as development director for several public health nonprofits. He has held leadership roles in political campaigns and has been an elected official for 18 years on his local school board and select board. A New Hampshire native, Jim is teaching himself to play guitar, loves going to punk shows and maintains his vintage 1790s home with his wife and kids.