About

Monique “Mo” Dailey (she/her) is one of the few queer Black women in leadership in the conservation industry. Mo’s personal experiences with the outdoors have been critical to her work, and access to the outdoors in her youth was paramount to her current success. Her goal is to make the outdoors inclusive and accessible to all.

With over 15 years of experience, Mo is a dynamic leader deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), seamlessly integrating these values into every aspect of her work. Her expertise spans program development, community outreach, partnership management, and organizational strategy. From leading equity-focused trainings for partner organizations to consulting with groups like MobilizeGreen and shaping impactful sessions at conferences, Mo’s dedication to fostering inclusive and equitable spaces is unwavering.

As a key member of Carbon180’s executive team, Mo drives the organization’s vision and strategic goals while overseeing programmatic teams in environmental justice, policy, science and innovation, government affairs, and communications. She aligns the organization’s work with its mission and the evolving needs of the carbon removal field, mentoring team leads, fostering growth, and ensuring all initiatives reflect the organization’s values. Her leadership is defined by a focus on building inclusive cultures, advocating for staff, and implementing long-term strategies that position Carbon180 as a leader in the climate space.

Mo previously served as the Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs and Policy at The Wilderness Society where she was a key member of TWS’s Executive team helping to set strategic direction, focused on equitable outcomes, and ensured the organization’s work was aligned for the greatest impact. Her staff were the face and voice of TWS in communities and with national campaigns as they represented the organization on Capitol Hill, with federal agencies, with the scientific community, and with partners, outside counsel, and the courts.

At City Kids Wilderness Project, Mo spearheaded program strategy as Director of Programs, ensuring initiatives empowered both staff and participants. She played a pivotal role in organizational fundraising, staff development, and onboarding processes, working closely with the Executive Director to secure resources for impactful programming. Prior to that, her tenure at the Student Conservation Association (SCA) spanned six and a half years, where she advanced from managing conservation service projects in the D.C. area to leading national efforts as Director of Member Experience, overseeing recruitment and admissions processes to connect thousands of young people with transformative opportunities.

A proud Washington, D.C. native, Mo is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served in the Philippines as a Coastal Resource Management volunteer. She is also a Leave No Trace Master Educator and holds a BA in English from Mary Baldwin University. Mo lives in Fort Washington, Maryland, with her partner and their two beloved cats, Nona and Delilah.