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Executive Director | Mass Parks for All
Panelist | Climate, Cultural Resources, and Public Lands
Doug served on the Massachusetts Conservation Voters (MCV) board of directors before becoming the Executive Director in 2018. In July 2023 he moved over to MCV’s new 501(C)(3) charitable corporation, Mass Parks for All. His extensive experience in communications includes a dozen years as a daily newspaper reporter and six years in state government press and legislative relations. This includes three years at the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, where he oversaw statewide campaigns for open space preservation, biodiversity protection, and environmental mercury reduction. As a communications consultant, he has represented environmental NGO’s such as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Coalition, Friends of the Earth, and the National Wildlife Federation. He is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who enjoys, hiking, biking, skiing, and camping.
