Jessica Turner Will Lead Roosevelt Conservation Group
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership board appointed Jessica Turner as its new president and CEO.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in National Parks
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The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced that Jessica Turner will become its new president and CEO. She is scheduled to begin her leadership role on November 9, 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment brings nearly two decades of experience in conservation policy and legislative strategy to an organization that represents over 90 nonprofit and corporate partners. The leadership transition comes as the partnership continues to focus on its mission of conservation advocacy.
The organization represents a coalition of 90 partner nonprofit and corporate entities. Jessica Turner brings nearly 20 years of professional experience to the position.
The players
Jessica Turner
She is the incoming president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership who previously served as president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
This is a Washington D.C.-based organization that advocates for conservation and represents a network of over 90 partner groups.
The details
The board of directors selected Turner for her extensive background in conservation policy and legislative strategy. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in American Government from Georgetown University and previously served as president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.
Timeline
The appointment was officially announced on September 30, 2026.
Jessica Turner is set to begin her new role on November 9, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This transition follows a pattern set by the leadership development at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. It reflects the ongoing integration of policy advocacy experience between major conservation and recreation institutions.
The leadership change may signal shifts in legislative priorities for outdoor access and public land protections. Readers interested in national park policy should monitor how these new executive directions impact future conservation advocacy and federal recreation initiatives.
The takeaway
The appointment of a leader with extensive legislative experience highlights the growing intersection of conservation and federal policy. Stakeholders can expect a continued focus on coalition building among the 90 organizations currently under the partnership's umbrella.
What happens next
Jessica Turner will officially assume the responsibilities of president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership on November 9, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about federal land management and conservation trends on our National Parks page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Outdoor News.
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