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Naomi Schaefer Riley

Naomi Schaefer Riley is a weekly columnist for the New York Post and a former Wall Street Journal editor and writer whose work focuses on higher education, religion, philanthropy and culture. She is the author of six books, including, The New Trail of Tears: How Washington Is Destroying American Indians, out from Encounter this summer. Ms. Riley’s writings have appearedContinue reading “Naomi Schaefer Riley”

Dave Calkin

Dave Calkin is an economist and research forester with the U.S. Forest Service. An expert in wildland fire risk assessment, Calkin has developed important tools for wildland fire management, authored and co-authored several papers, and investigated issues associated with the cost and efficiency of biomass utilization and associated carbon impacts.

Tate Watkins

Tate Watkins is a research fellow and director of publications and research integration. His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Reason, The Atlantic, The Hill, and many other outlets. Watkins earned M.A. and B.A. degrees in economics from Clemson University. He previously worked as a journalist reporting on economic development andContinue reading “Tate Watkins”

Jonathan Yoder

Jonathan Yoder is a Distinguished Professor for Sustainable Development, Professor of Economics at Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences, the Director of the State of Washington Water Research Center, and affiliate faculty at the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health. His research specializations include natural resource and environmental economics, focusing on policy designContinue reading “Jonathan Yoder”

Rupert Munro

Rupert is the Chief Operating Officer at PERC, working with the Center’s investors to strengthen and grow our impact across the country in his role leading PERC’s fundraising efforts as well as overseeing all finance and business operations. Prior to joining PERC, Rupert served as the Director of Development for the Bill of Rights Institute,Continue reading “Rupert Munro”

Kristen Byrne

As PERC’s Media & Marketing Manager, Kristen helps disseminate the idea that property rights, markets, and enviropreneurs can tackle environmental issues. A broadcast and print journalist, she has experience conducting research and producing content to inform the public.

Heather MacDonald

Heather MacDonald is a journalist and the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. In 1992 she attended PERC’s “After Rio” Journalism Conference.

Martin Doyle

Martin Doyle is Professor of River Science and Policy, and the Director of Water Policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.  His work focuses on the science and management of rivers throughout the United States, and he is the author of The Source: How Rivers Made America and America Remade Its Rivers (2018).  HeContinue reading “Martin Doyle”

Liz Agraz

Liz Agraz is the Vice President of Marketing at WRA Environmental Consulting.

Rob Schell

Rob Schell is the Wildlife and Fisheries Director at WRA Environmental Consulting. He has over 16 years of experience managing projects throughout California. He is a herpetologist and ecologist by training, and has extensive experience working with environmental DNA (eDNA).