Jeff Flocken was Education and Outreach Director for Conservation International in 2002. He has a law degree from Wayne State University, and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining Conservation International, Jeff created and managed the leading national endangered species conservation campaign for the United States' largest conservation organization, National Wildlife Federation.
In this capacity he worked on national and regional endangered species policy, orchestrated species conservation initiatives across North America, and developed-award winning educational and outreach materials on the need for endangered species conservation. Additionally, Jeff has worked with the general counsel at Greenpeace, USA; edited for the scholarly publication, The Yearbook of International Environmental Law; and served as a toxics policy specialist negotiating for higher water-quality standards in the Great Lakes watershed region.
Jeff made his national television debut on the TBS Superstation as a co-star in the documentary, Tiger!, and has served as a consultant on numerous movies and television shows addressing endangered species topics. Publications include The Keep the Wild Alive Booklet, The Endangered Cats of North America Report, and an article in Michigan Today entitled "Confessions of a Cautiously Optimistic Endangered Species Conservationist."