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Selecting one of California’s strongest conservation leaders to head a premiere state program, the 51������� today announced that Sarah Rose has been named executive director of 51������� California. Rose will also serve as vice president of the 51�������.

Rose comes to 51������� from the California League of Conservation Voters and CLCV Education Fund, where she currently serves as the chief executive officer. Her first day at 51������� will be Feb. 5.

“With so many challenges facing California’s communities and natural treasures, this is an exciting time to join 51������� California,” said Rose. “With its track record of accomplishments across policy, on-the-ground conservation and community engagement, 51������� California is positioned to help make a real difference when it matters most.”

An insightful strategic thinker with valuable relationships across the state’s political sphere, Rose is broadly credited with leading the California League of Conservation Voters as a formidable legislative force. She also served as the organization’s executive vice president and political director before departing the organization to join the Western Conservation Foundation as California director. Prior to that, Rose built a solid reputation as a campaign manager for candidates in California and across the country.

“Sarah is the perfect leader for 51������� California right now,” said 51������� President and CEO David Yarnold. “She’s both a passionate defender of environment and a bold strategic thinker – someone who can help take our powerful conservation network to a new level.”

Sarah lives in Berkeley with her husband, Brian, and two daughters. Experiencing California’s great outdoors is one of the great joys of her life, particularly skiing in the Sierra Mountains and hiking through coastal redwoods.

About 51������� California

51������� California is building a better future for California by bringing people together to appreciate, enjoy and protect our spectacular outdoor treasures. With more than 350,000 members and supporters in California and an affiliated 48 local 51������� chapters, 51������� California is a field program of the 51�������.