Helen E. Drummond
Helen is a marine and environmental scientist and award-winning conservation leader with over 25 years of experience advancing environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community engagement. As former CEO of Houston Audubon, she led initiatives addressing climate impacts on birds, managed 17 nature sanctuaries across 4,100 acres, and developed nature-based programs for frontline communities. Previously, as Program Director of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program, she secured over $50 million to restore 20,000 acres of habitat. Helen has served on numerous national and regional boards and is recognized for leadership grounded in equity, collaboration, and measurable impact.Terese previously served as Research and Development Specialist for the City of Biloxi, leading innovative city projects and completing environmental impact statements for CDBG initiatives. As a Special Projects Officer with the Mississippi Bureau of Marine Resources, her educational and grant work was recognized as exemplary by NOAA.
A Biloxi native, Terese graduated with highest honors from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is active in local organizations, a Master Naturalist, Mississippi Water Steward, and enjoys tennis, gardening, and coastal conservation.