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Yezid Acosta Appointed As Director of Digital Strategy & Information Technology At the Everglades Foundation

Mar 06, 2025•5 months ago

Position

Director

Company

The Everglades Foundation

Yezid Acosta
Palmetto BayNon ProfitEducation

Description

Yezid Acosta has been appointed as the first Director of Digital Strategy & Information Technology at The Everglades Foundation, a position generously funded by a grant from Knight Foundation. Acosta will be responsible for managing the organization's complex data framework, overseeing a newly built IT environment, and continuously improving operational efficiency.

Company Information

Company

The Everglades Foundation

Location

Palmetto Bay, Florida, United States

About

The Everglades Foundation is committed to the restoration and protection of America's Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Founded in 1993 by two outdoor enthusiasts – Paul Tudor Jones II and the late George Barley – The Everglades Foundation works tirelessly to bring people together and provide a powerful bipartisan voice for Everglades restoration. The Foundation's team includes renowned scientists, experienced educators, policy experts, and professionals in communications. By coupling this breadth of expertise with a passion for restoration, The Everglades Foundation is leading the effort to restore and protect the flow of clean freshwater to the Everglades through the world's largest ecosystem restoration project.

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