Krista Wright

Krista has worked with nonprofit organizations that focus on building environmental literacy and a conservation ethic for more than 25 years. Her expertise includes strategic planning, environmental education, and nonprofit management and development. She is a visionary who is skilled at establishing partnerships with entities, including government agencies, other nonprofits, educational groups, universities, and the business sector. She has also volunteered as a consultant for a variety of nonprofit organizations, offering expertise in development and strategic planning.

Wright previously held positions with Montana Outdoor Science School, Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, and Colorado Outdoor Education Center. She received a B.S. in outdoor education from Kansas University and later studied elementary education at Montana State University. Wright began volunteering with PBI in 2008 and joined the staff as Executive Vice President in 2009. She became the Executive Director in 2013. She is a passionate conservationist who is deeply concerned about the effects of global warming on polar bears, the Arctic, and the planet.