Christopher Holtz

Director, Conservation & Sustainable Development

Chris Holtz came to MacArthur from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF) where he was the Asia Grant Director. He has experience supervising the development of investment strategies, building partnerships among donors, and managing grant portfolios—including in the Caucasus and several Asian nations including China. Prior to CEPF, Chris worked for Conservation International and consulted with a number of organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund. Chris holds degrees in political science and public policy from Baylor University and Haverford College.