Student Conservation Association Names Anne Morrison Senior Director of Enterprise Operations & Risk

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Morrison to Senior Director of Enterprise Operations & Risk, effective Sept. 14, 2026.

“As we continue to scale and navigate an increasingly complex landscape, operational excellence and robust risk management must go hand in hand,” said SCA Chief Operations Officer Dr. Usha Chaudhary. “Anne has an exceptional track record of aligning operational efficiency with rigorous safety and risk mitigation. Elevating Anne to Senior Director of Enterprise Operations & Risk reflects our absolute confidence in her ability to safeguard our operations, optimize our performance, and help lead our organization into its next phase.”

Morrison will focus on organizational systems, support program operations, implement enterprise initiatives across departments, and lead enterprise risk management for the SCA, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to continue supporting the SCA as the Sr. Director of Enterprise Operations and Risk,” Morrison said. “The Enterprise Operations team is the hub of the organization and I am fortunate to guide the work of so many talented, invested individuals as we work across departments to support the mission of the SCA.”

Before starting her new role, Anne served as the SCA’s Director of Risk and Safety Management since December 2024, responsible for field operational and safety risk assessment, safety program implementation, incident response and review, and associated continual learning and improvement efforts for the SCA.

Before joining the SCA, Morrison served as Senior Director of Programs and Safety at the Northwest Outward Bound School in Portland, Oregon. There, she managed safety systems and culture, evaluated risks, and set safety management norms. As an educator, she emphasizes learning and accountability. Morrison holds a Master’s in Education with a School Counseling license from Lewis and Clark College and a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Vermont.

About The Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA is devoted to building access to nature for all, providing paid conservation opportunities for young people and teaching crew members how to become environmental stewards. Founded in 1957, the SCA is committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and the communities we serve. For more, visit www.thesca.org.