Rose Gildersleeve

As the Indigenous Partnerships Manager, Rose Gildersleeve collaborates with Sovereign Indigenous Nations to support conservation and resource management initiatives. With a deep understanding of Tribal governance, culture and environmental priorities, Rose works to build meaningful and authentic relationships that honor Indigenous knowledge and conservation goals across the region. Originally from Alaska, Rose’s cultural background is Tlingit (from her father’s side) and Inupiat (from her mother’s side). Rose has a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Alaska Pacific University and continues to serve her Native communities in various roles of leadership. Rose is also the founder and board chair of the Yakutat Bay Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of lands and waters of her ancestral territory. Rose is passionate about advancing Indigenous-led conservation and fostering collaborative solutions that respect Indigenous Sovereignty.