Eboni Preston Goddard, PhD

Board Member

Led by a call to action, Eboni is a management professional with a background in non-profit administration, program operations, partnerships, advocacy, and workforce development. She has spent the last decade working with public land management agencies on youth programs, DEI programming and facilitation, community engagement, recruitment, inclusive hiring practices, and volunteer engagement. She currently serves as the Southeast Regional Director and National Park Service Diversity Lead for the National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit committed to protecting and preserving our nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations.

In addition to her service with Justice Outside, Eboni serves as a board member for the Next 100 Coalition, Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education. She holds a BA from Duke University, an MSW from Columbia University, an MBA and MPA from Kennesaw State University, a certificate in business analytics from the Wharton School, and a PhD in public policy from Southern University and A&M College. In her free time, Eboni is an avid hiker, reader, and CrossFit enthusiast. 

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