Obama names Wodder for Interior fish and wildlife job
June 09, 2011 | 10:00 AM | Filed in: Personnel White House
President Obama Wednesday announced his intention to nominate Rebecca R. Wodder as Interior assistant secretary for fish and wildlife, a position that can have substantial impact on agricultural and rural interests.
Wodder has served as president and CEO of American Rivers, a national river conservation organization, since 1995. From 1981 to 1994, she served in several different capacities at The Wilderness Society, including vice president for organizational development and vice president for membership, marketing and development.
From 1978-1980, she was legislative assistant to Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis., on environmental and energy issues.
Wodder began her career as an environmental planner for the Leo A. Daly Company, Architects, Engineers and Planners. In 2010, she was recognized as a Top 25 outstanding conservationist by Outdoor Life Magazine, and was named woman of the year by the American Sportfishing Association in 1998.
She holds bachelor of arts degrees in biology and environmental studies from the University of Kansas. She also holds master of science degrees in landscape architecture and water resources management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wodder has served as president and CEO of American Rivers, a national river conservation organization, since 1995. From 1981 to 1994, she served in several different capacities at The Wilderness Society, including vice president for organizational development and vice president for membership, marketing and development.
From 1978-1980, she was legislative assistant to Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis., on environmental and energy issues.
Wodder began her career as an environmental planner for the Leo A. Daly Company, Architects, Engineers and Planners. In 2010, she was recognized as a Top 25 outstanding conservationist by Outdoor Life Magazine, and was named woman of the year by the American Sportfishing Association in 1998.
She holds bachelor of arts degrees in biology and environmental studies from the University of Kansas. She also holds master of science degrees in landscape architecture and water resources management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
