Derek Goldman is National Field Director and Northern Rockies Field Representative for the Endangered Species Coalition, based in Washington, D.C. Derek has worked with the Endangered Species Coalition since 2005. He has advocated and organized primarily around gray wolf and grizzly bear issues, in addition to other species issues in the region. Derek cut his teeth on wildlife conservation issues as a legislative intern with Montana Audubon and a field volunteer with the Buffalo Field Campaign. He also has been engaged in social justice issues, serving as a board member of a grassroots Latin American solidarity group which mobilized against unfair trade policies and U.S. intervention in Latin America. Prior to earning a M.A. Environmental Studies from the University of Montana in 2004, Derek worked as a river guide in Wyoming, Alaska, Utah and Montana. He lives in Missoula, Montana, where he enjoys exploring the backcountry by foot, boat, snowboard and paraglider.