Sally has been a consultant and trainer with MAT since 1993, and she also serves as the Executive Director of the National Conservation Leadership Institute. She has pioneered national research efforts in workforce diversity and minority outreach related to fish and wildlife agencies. Sally has also published extensively on the subject of organizational culture within the fish and wildlife profession. She is a facilitator and senior-level consultant with specific attention to agency change, effectiveness, employee trust, and morale. Before joining MAT, Sally headed up the education and outreach programs for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Richmond, Virginia, a master’s degree in science education from the University of Virginia and a doctorate in 1997 in organizational and human resources development from Colorado State University. Sally enjoys art, turkey hunting and writing.

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Dwight Guynn is a consultant and trainer with the Management Assistance Team, having over twenty-five years of experience in the field of fish and wildlife management. Before joining MAT in 1997, he spent ten years coordinating the Responsive Management Unit of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Dwight is skilled in the facilitation of organizational efforts related to leadership, management development, employee buy-in, citizen participation and comprehensive management systems. Dwight earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry and wildlife, and a master’s degree in wildlife biology from Virginia Tech. His doctorate in wildlife management is from Colorado State University. He enjoys bowhunting, fly-fishing, art and backpacking.

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Jake came to MAT in 2003 after serving two years with Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies addressing the data management needs of fish and wildlife managers. No stranger to state fish and wildlife agencies, his background is in wildlife biology but his career has focused on effective communication, marketing and information technology. Jake has worked on Internet and communications projects for states and other conservation organizations as a private contractor, and he worked for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for four years as an information and education manager in northern Utah. Jake holds an undergraduate degree in wildlife biology from the University of Vermont. He also holds a Masters in Public Administration specializing in public management and leadership through Walden University and is an inductee in Pi Alpha Alpha, The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.

Gina Main is the NCLI and MAT's Project and Creative Manager. Gina is responsible for the creative direction of both the Management Assistance Team and the National Conservation Leadership Institute. In addition to her creative responsibilities, she also facilitates project management and event coordination of the NCLI. She has earned a BFA in Communication Arts and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and has worked in a variety of environments including non-profit, government and education. Gina has worked as a multimedia developer, graphic designer, web designer, marketing coordinator and software instructor and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and three children.

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Sally Ann Hardy joined the MAT Team in October 2007 as the Training Services Administrator. Sally Ann is responsible for registering participants in any MAT course or workshop, managing the application process for the NCLI, and keeping records and reporting on student progress. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. Her work experience includes office management, customer service, and marketing. Sally Ann lives in Shepherdstown and loves spending time with her husband and two daughters.