Misty is dedicated to advancing policies that champion habitat connectivity, conservation, and restoration.

She earned her B.S. in Sociology from Southern Oregon University and her Master's in Environmental Planning from the University of Tasmania. Over the past decade, Misty served as the Executive Director of Wild Virginia, playing a pivotal role in establishing the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative and spearheading successful efforts to pass legislation creating the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan for Virginia.

Misty's passion for ensuring safe passage and movement for wildlife led her to join the Wildlands Network, where she now works to advance the development and promotion of policies that support habitat connectivity.