#13 The Truth Behind Urban Environmental Conservation and Appreciation with Roslyn Rivas of NYC Audubon

#13 The Truth Behind Urban Environmental Conservation and Appreciation with Roslyn Rivas of NYC Audubon

Author: Emmanuel Daudu February 19, 2024 Duration: 55:12

Roslyn Rivas is the Public Programs Manager at NYC Audubon, a grassroots non-profit that has been working for the protection of wild birds and habitat in New York City for over 40 years. If you want to know how urban conservationists have saved millions of birds, changed major construction like the Javits Center to be more environmentally friendly, and have brought together the NYC community around an appreciation of birds, this episode is for you. Roslyn is a Bronx, New York native and grew up right next to the iconic Bronx Zoo. Her early love of environment and animals propelled her to Yale where she graduated undergrad with a degree in ecology & evolutionary biology and then earned a wildlife management certificate from Oregon State University. Roslyn has worked for the New York Botanical Garden and the National Audubon Foundation before bringing her talents to NYC Audubon. Get ready to learn about practical ways urban living folks can be just a little bit more environmentally conscious.



Emmanuel Daudu hosts Non-Profit Prophets with Emmanuel Daudu, a series that goes beyond the typical success story to explore the real, human machinery of charitable organizations. Each conversation focuses on the individuals who have dedicated their lives to service, unpacking not just their triumphs but the tangible strategies, personal sacrifices, and often overlooked challenges they face daily. You'll hear founders, directors, and grassroots organizers share their candid experiences, providing a rare look at what it truly takes to build and sustain momentum in the non-profit sector. This podcast sits at the intersection of practical business insight and profound human endeavor, making it equally valuable for seasoned professionals and anyone feeling a pull toward more meaningful work. The discussions are grounded and detailed, offering listeners actionable wisdom on fundraising, community engagement, and maintaining resilience. Rather than offering abstract inspiration, Emmanuel guides his guests to reveal the specific practices that make their work effective. Tuning in feels like gaining access to a private mentorship session, where the focus is on transferable lessons learned in the field. For anyone curious about the operational heart of philanthropy or seeking to channel their own skills into purposeful action, this series provides an essential and deeply human perspective.
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