Tom Fish is a conservation biologist and interdisciplinary practitioner who works with agencies and organizations to assess systems, strengthen governance, and translate science into effective practice. He brings 30+ years of experience across federal and state agencies, academia, and civil society, integrating natural and social science to address complex conservation challenges across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. He has extensive experience leading multi-sector initiatives and advising organizations across scales, from national programs to place-based efforts. Tom served for 18 years with the National Park Service as National Coordinator of the U.S. Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network—a nationwide partnership platform spanning 19 federal agencies and 500+ organizations across federal, Tribal, state, academic, and nonprofit sectors—supporting collaborative science, technical assistance, and capacity building for natural and cultural heritage stewardship. He previously held positions with NOAA, the U.S. Forest Service, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute. Drawing on this background, Tom advises clients and partners on system assessment, governance and institutional effectiveness, partnership and capacity building, and knowledge exchange to integrate ecological, cultural, and social perspectives and achieve results. He most recently served as a U.S. Department of State Embassy Science Fellow in Bangkok, leading an assessment of Thailand’s protected area system. His experience includes collaboration with partners across the United States and from 40+ countries in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia–Pacific.