Andy Falender

Andy Falender is a seasoned leader in conservation and education, with extensive experience spanning over four decades. Currently serving as a Senior Fellow at the Conservation Law Foundation since 2014, Falender previously held the role of former President at the Appalachian Mountain Club from 1989 to 2012, where significant advancements in recreational conservation were achieved. Prior to that, Falender was the Chief Executive Officer at the New England Conservatory of Music from 1975 to 1988, where accomplishments included a substantial increase in endowment and eradicating a significant deficit. Earlier professional roles included Assistant Director at the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare and serving as an Economic Advisor to a city mayor in the Peace Corps. Educational background features an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Michigan.