Jaimie Matzko, Biodiversity Program Specialist
We are a non-profit organization based in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our goal is to learn all we can about the estimated 60,000+ kinds of organisms living in the Smokies and to share that information with the public.
Mission: Connecting communities and scientists in discovering, understanding, and conserving the natural world.
Vision statement: Biodiversity being conserved through an engaged community.
Our values: At Discover Life in America, we believe in the vital role of human diversity in our mission to protect biodiversity. In both the natural world and the human realm, diversity brings strength, resilience, and sustainability. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds within our team and community to understand and conserve Earth’s intricate web of life. We are committed to learning and growing as an organization, striving toward inclusivity, embracing uniqueness, and uniting diverse minds and cultures for stronger conservation and a thriving planet.

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