Rosemary Malfi (she/her) is the director of conservation policy at the Xerces Society. In this role, she collaborates with scientists and policy experts to advance evidence-based solutions that safeguard invertebrates and promote biodiversity. Rosemary is a trained ecologist with a strong background in both scientific research and grassroots advocacy.
She holds a Ph.D. in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia and completed postdoctoral research in entomology and ecology at UC Davis and UMass Amherst. Her experience also includes community organizing, having coordinated a regional network focused on pollinator protection and pesticide reform with the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA/Mass).
Rosemary currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts where she enjoys native plant gardening, bird-watching, and spending time with her family.
