Elyse Magen is a Program Manager at the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation’s (Udall Foundation) John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center). Elyse is a trained facilitator and mediator. She has supported projects focused on endangered species protection, drought, energy, wildfires, and permitting. She brings experience working with stakeholders and Federal, State, and Tribal representatives to identify collaborative solutions that meet the interests of the affected parties. Prior to joining the Udall Foundation, Elyse worked on land and natural resource projects worldwide, working closely with communities impacted by armed conflict.

Elyse is pursuing a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and is focused on applying the research and data skills she is learning to strengthen consensus-building processes. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Studies from Tulane University.