Shelana deSilva is a writer, organizer, and policy consultant who is dedicated to creating a just and resilient society. Shelana currently serves as deputy superintendent of North Coast Redwoods District for California State Parks. She has a strong track record helping national and statewide nonprofits develop partnerships, lead campaigns and initiatives, design federal and state legislative strategies, and secure public funding to achieve their missions. Shelana created the first government affairs program for a 100 year-old California land trust, co-founded a new regional coalition focused on social equity and climate resilience, and helped secure tens of millions of dollars to steward California's landscapes, build parks, and support climate adaptation. Working at the intersection of storytelling, justice, and stewardship practice, Shelana is actively decolonizing land conservation in California. Serving on the Board of Directors for Audubon Canyon Ranch enables her to support a science-based organization dedicated to creating systemic changes for the benefit of communities and nature.