Angela Yang is a dedicated conservationist who has worked in wildlife conservation for more decades than she cares to admit. Her career has spanned the zoo and international field conservation worlds, with over a decade spent living and working abroad. As her career evolved, Angela discovered that her passion stems from working with local organizations, communities, and strengthening capacity, particularly creating opportunities for women.

Before returning to the US in 2018, Angela lived in Cambodia, Kenya and the United Kingdom, working with international organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

Angela holds a BSc. from the University of British Columbia and a MSc. from the University of Edinburgh. She is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the World Commission on Protected Areas. Angela sits on the Advisory Council of William & Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation and the Advisory Board for the International Rhino Foundation, as well as advising for other smaller conservation organizations. She has authored or co-authored a number of publications, including a book chapter entitled, “Bridging the Gap between Conservation and Health”. More recently, she co-authored an editorial for the IUCN WCPA publication that examines the impacts of COVID-19 on protected and conserved areas.

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