Barry Christansen

Director

Barry Christenson’s interest in wildlife management manifested in two degrees: a Bachelor of Science from Humboldt State University and a Master’s from the University of Maine. He worked from the East Coast to Midway as a refuge manager with the US Fish and Wildlife Service but considers his three years on the atoll (2005-2008) as the “pinnacle” of his long career. Since retiring, Barry has stayed involved in Hawaii wildlife issues by serving on the board of the Kure Conservancy, the Friends of Midway Atoll, and volunteering with Hakalau Forest NWR. At home in Minnesota, he is active with two other nonprofit groups.