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Cristián Samper (born September 25, 1965) is a Colombian-American tropical biologist specializing in conservation biology and environmental policy. Since 2012, he has served as President and CEO of WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society). He was acting secretary of the Smithsonian from 2007 to 2008, the first Latin American to hold the position. From 2003 to 2012, he was the Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, the world's largest natural history collection. In April 2015, Dr. Samper was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

• Highly accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the management and daily operation of conservation organizations• A diverse educational background combining business experience (Master of Business Administration) and conservation biology (Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences)• Extensive business expertise incorporating entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures including business plan development, fundraising, strategic planning, budgeting, staff and volunteer management, working with a board of directors• Proven ability to lead a coalition of regional educational facilities, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders in support of conservation activities. Development of research projects including report writing and statistical data analysis in peer reviewed journals to assist conservation biology, endangered species management and educational programs

Michael Bain is an Operations Manager at Strategic Communications Solutions, LLC and Chief Executive Officer at Museum of Photographic Arts and is based in 7904 S 1530 W, West Jordan, Utah. He has worked as Installer at Klay Anderson Audio, Fire Fighter at City of West Jordan, and Fire Captain at City of West Jordan. Michael studied at ITT Technical Institute San Diego between 2006 and 2008 and Utah Valley University.