Douglas Palmer | Adrian, MI
2024 Board Candidate

Served as a University President in Missouri and Michigan (2020-2023); Led Strategic Planning Efforts; Strong Fundraising Skills; Excellent Understanding of Not-for-Profit Sector and many of the Challenges.

Why do you want to serve as a board member for Michigan Audubon, and what would you like to contribute? 

As home to the greatest repository of fresh-water in the world, birds are an important bell-weather of ecological and watershed health. As these resources are increasingly threatened, Michigan Audubon can help to raise awareness through engagement of the public. I want to contribute to that work by supporting the Audubon staff with my time, talent and treasure as an experienced not-for-profit leader.

What is your favorite bird and why?

I love seeing a Red-winged Blackbird sitting on a fence post or piece of tall grass on a warm summer day.