Teaching Faculty

Collin O’Mara

Collin O’Mara serves as President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, America’s largest wildlife conservation organization with fifty-two state and territorial affiliates and nearly six million hunters, anglers, birders, gardeners, hikers, paddlers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Under O’Mara’s leadership, the National Wildlife Federation is focused on recovering America’s wildlife ranging from bison and bighorn sheep to pollinators like monarch butterflies and native bees, improving management of and access to public lands, restoring America’s water bodies, advancing environmental education, and connecting every American child with the great outdoors. Prior to the National Wildlife Federation, O’Mara led the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control as Cabinet Secretary from 2009 through 2014. A native of Syracuse, New York, O’Mara now lives in Delaware and enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, and birding with his wife Krish and children Leya, Alana, and Riley.

SESSION DATES
  • July 28 - July 31
    TOPICS
    • Ethics
    • Politics & Law
    • Science and Technology
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      Education

      Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
      Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.