Jajean Rose

From splashing through a creek at a small nature preserve outside of Buffalo with his parents as a young child, to traveling to Yellowstone with his wife as an adult, Jajean’s most cherished experiences have all been with family and friends in nature. Jajean has turned his passion for nature into a career. As Senior Director of Development at National Park Trust, Jajean brings 20 years of experience in conservation leadership across the Americas.

Before joining National Park Trust, Jajean served as Executive Director of Jocotoco Conservation Foundation, supporting conservation across Ecuador’s Amazon, Andes, Pacific, and Galápagos Islands. Prior to Jocotoco, he spent a decade at the Western New York Land Conservancy, helping protect forests and farms from the Great Lakes to the Allegheny Mountains. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mexico, Jajean led efforts to protect large wetlands and migratory bird habitat. And as a University at Buffalo graduate student and later as a professor, he worked with local communities to protect rare cloud forests in Costa Rica.  

Jajean believes national parks are among our greatest achievements, protecting irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage while connecting people with the outdoors. He joined National Park Trust to expand protected landscapes and ensure future generations can experience the wonder of nature. His approach to fundraising emphasizes meaningful relationships, inspiring hope, and translating generosity into lasting conservation impact.