Helen brings more than 10 years of professional development experience focused on conservation and the environment and an academic background in environmental security and policy. She joined PEER after seven years of serving in a series of progressive positions with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Montana, where she focused on individual giving and campaign management. Prior to TNC, Helen served as Development Manager for the Seattle Audubon Society and led the Montana Veterans Foundation first as Director of Development and Marketing and then as the Executive Director. Helen brings well-rounded expertise across individual, corporate, and foundation giving as well as deep knowledge of environmental issues.