FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Grazing Lands Coalition Appoints Ashley McDonald as New Executive Director
June 5, 2023 – The National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC), a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainable grazing practices and the stewardship of grazing lands, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ashley McDonald as its new Executive Director. With a strong background in working lands stewardship and sustainable development, Ashley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to further the mission of NatGLC. As the new Executive Director, McDonald will assume the responsibility of leading NatGLC’s strategic initiatives, expanding its impact on grazing land conservation, and driving educational programs aimed at promoting sustainable grazing practices. With her visionary leadership, NatGLC aims to strengthen its position as a leading advocate for the sustainable management of grazing lands across the nation.
McDonald’s extensive experience in environmental advocacy and dedication to sustainable development make her an ideal fit for NatGLC’s mission. Ashley grew up on a farm in
Missouri and studied Agricultural Economics while attending her home state’s Land Grant institution, University of Missouri-Columbia. Her educational interests then took her to Washington DC to study law at George Mason University. Ashley has notably worked for the National Cattleman’s Beef Association and Missouri Farm Bureau Federation, two of NatGLC’s member organizations. She joins us now after serving as Assistant Vice President, Sustainability Development & Outreach for the National Pork Board.
“I am honored to join the National Grazing Lands Coalition, where I believe our work around optimizing grazing practices benefits our land, our people, and the economy,” McDonald said. “I believe that by fostering collaboration and implementing science-based strategies, we can achieve the multiple goals of supporting ranching communities, protecting the ecological health of our grazing lands, and sharing these positive results with stakeholders around the globe.”