Kristen Munoz

Chief of Staff and Manager of Global Development Operations

Kristen is a strategic operations and development leader dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most critical and threatened ecosystems. As Chief of Staff and Manager of Global Development Operations at Global Conservation, she works at the intersection of strategy, relationships, fundraising, and organizational execution, helping turn ambitious conservation goals into meaningful action.

At the core of who Kristen is, both personally and professionally, is a deep belief in the value of relationships. She believes meaningful relationships are the foundation of meaningful work and that trust, authenticity, and genuine connection are what allow people to come together around a shared purpose. She values getting to know people, understanding what matters to them, and building relationships that are thoughtful, genuine, and lasting.

In her role, Kristen partners closely with organizational leadership, donors, foundations, partners, conservationists, and supporters to strengthen the relationships and resources that make long-term conservation possible. She helps align priorities, coordinate initiatives, support development and fundraising strategies, and create systems and opportunities that enable the organization to operate effectively and maximize its impact.

Her professional background in executive recruiting, relationship management, sales, operations, and development has given her a broad and adaptable perspective. These experiences have strengthened her ability to identify opportunities, connect people and ideas, navigate complex priorities, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and bring initiatives from conversation to execution. She approaches her work with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and a genuine interest in the people she has the opportunity to work with.

At Global Conservation, Kristen is passionate about bringing together the right people, resources, and ideas to address some of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our planet. She sees development as more than fundraising; it is an opportunity to build a community of people who care deeply about a shared mission and want to be part of something larger than themselves.

Ultimately, Kristen is motivated by work that brings people together for a purpose that matters. She is proud to contribute to protecting the world’s most important ecosystems and to helping create lasting change for the future.