Christina Ryder

Board Member

Christina Ryder is a Conservation Biologist with over 16 years of federal and nonprofit experience dedicated to protecting ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. A graduate of the University of Hawaii, Christina developed a deep connection to Pacific conservation early in her career — a passion that has only grown alongside her expertise. Her tenure with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she managed the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, honed her ability to unite partners across government, nonprofit, and local sectors to drive meaningful environmental gains. Known for her talent in connecting organizations with the resources they need to create lasting impact, Christina brings both scientific rigor and a collaborative spirit to every initiative she leads. She joins the Kure Atoll Conservancy board committed to advancing the preservation of one of the world’s most remote and ecologically significant ecosystems — and to ensuring its protection endures for generations to come.