WASHINGTON—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that Roger-Mark De Souza will join the organization as vice president, environment, effective Nov. 19, 2024. In this role, De Souza will help shape and lead a portfolio that works to conserve ecosystems in the U.S. and around the world and addresses critical threats to people and nature, including climate change and biodiversity loss.
De Souza is a recognized nonprofit leader with a broad background and perspective on how environmental issues affect people and places. He joins Pew from Pact, an international nonprofit that works with local communities to build solutions for human development.
“Roger-Mark has a sophisticated understanding of the complex relationship between people and the environment that is an important aspect of Pew’s approach,” said Tom Dillon, Pew’s senior vice president for environment and crosscutting initiatives. “His passion for working in partnership with local communities to solve problems, his commitment to research and innovation, and his experience leading global initiatives will enhance Pew’s ambitious environmental portfolio.”
“This is an important moment for the environment,” said De Souza. “I am honored to be part of Pew’s mission to create lasting, positive change through science, policy, and partnership. I look forward to engaging with stakeholders across the globe to drive forward solutions that can protect the natural world for generations to come.”
De Souza is a proven innovator with 30 years of experience in global nonprofit organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish and a postgraduate degree in international relations from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago and a master’s degree in international development policy from The George Washington University.