The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has announced Aaron Meier as the Department’s new Conservation Education Division Administrator. The Conservation Education Division leads communication and outreach efforts to promote the Department’s programs, services, and recreational opportunities.
Meier brings more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Department. Over the course of his career, he has served in a variety of roles, including Public Information Officer, Website Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, Social Media Director and Boating Education Coordinator.
“Aaron’s diverse experience in communicating the Department’s conservation accomplishments coupled with his infectious excitement in connecting Nevada’s public to our wildlife mission gives us great confidence that the Conservation Education Division will continue with its nationally recognized work.” said Alan Jenne, Director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Meier and the Conservation Education Division have been recognized by several organizations, including the Association for Conservation Information (ACI), the American Advertising Federation, the Public Relations Society of America, the National Safe Boating Council and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. In 2020, Meier was named National Boating Educator of the Year. This past summer, Meier was elected President of ACI.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be stepping into this role at such an exciting time,” said Meier. “The Conservation Education Division is home to passionate, talented educators and communicators who are frequently recognized at the national level. I’m both grateful and excited just to be a part of this exceptional team.”