As NatureServe’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Regan Smyth works with government agencies, industry leaders, technology partners, and conservation organizations to ensure high-quality biodiversity data informs planning and management decisions. She focuses on building durable partnerships, aligning stakeholders, and translating complex science into practical, decision-relevant applications. Prior to this role, Regan led NatureServe’s science and data programs, overseeing the development and application of national-scale datasets, spatial analyses, and indicators used by federal land managers, NGOs, and private-sector partners. She has helped guide flagship initiatives such as the U.S. Map of Biodiversity Importance and collaborated with technology partners to expand the reach and impact of NatureServe’s biodiversity data products.