2023 WBFI ANNUAL MEETING
Thank you sponsors, presenters and attendees for a successful annual meeting!
The 2023 WBFI Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA was an unparalleled success, bringing in over 115 attendees from North America and Asia. Held at the scenic Paradise Point Resort, the event featured three days of insightful discussions and unique experiences. Read the full blog post here.
2023 PRESENTERS:
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Scott Sheltrom
Consultant, Creative Director, Speaker
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Dr. David Horn
Professor of Biology at Millikin University
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Mike Uyboco
Leadership Consultant, Personal Trainer, Retired Navy SEAL
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Sarah Bradtner
Research Manager at AYTM
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Zach Hutchinson
WBFI Partnered Naturalist, Owner of Flocking Around
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Tammah Watts
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, Mindful Outdoor Guide
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Randall Fortenbery
Professor of Economics at Washington State University, President of Beckham Economics, LLC
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Kate Bachtell
Project Director of the National Survey of USFWS
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Bruce Robertson
Assistant Professor of Ecology at Bard College
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