Alex Stigliano | Conservation Executive | Public Lands Strategy | Trail Systems & Institutional Capacity
Alex Stigliano is a conservation executive and strategic partner to public land agencies and mission-driven nonprofits. His work focuses on expanding public access to natural landscapes through trail system leadership, grant strategy, and institutional capacity building. He has directed statewide trail programs with six-figure operating budgets, supervised multi-staff teams and coordinated more than 500 active volunteers, and managed complex grant portfolios including federal cost-share agreements. In fiduciary leadership roles within seven-figure nonprofit organizations, he has contributed to financial oversight, development strategy, and board governance. Combining field-grounded expertise with executive operational discipline, he brings public lands stewardship and institutional strategy together in service of durable conservation outcomes.
Alex’s career has centered on strengthening public land stewardship systems. As Florida Trail Program Director, he oversaw operations, volunteer engagement, and grant-funded initiatives supporting one of the state’s premier long-distance trail systems. His work required collaboration with state and federal land management agencies, nonprofit partners, and regional stakeholders to align conservation priorities with access and infrastructure development.
In addition to program leadership, Alex has served in fiduciary and advisory capacities supporting nonprofit governance and development strategy. As Treasurer and Interim Development Director within a seven-figure organization, he contributed to financial oversight, donor communications, and grant coordination. His governance experience informs his approach to institutional capacity building and long-term sustainability planning.
Leadership Scope
- Directed statewide trail program with $540K+ operating budget
- Supervised 5 full-time and 3–4 part-time staff
- Coordinated 500+ active volunteers across regional systems
- Managed six active grants and a federal cost-share agreement
- Served in fiduciary leadership within a $1.4M nonprofit organization
Field & Technical Credentials
- U.S. Forest Service Class B Sawyer
- Background in experiential and outdoor education leadership
- Volunteer system development & safety oversight
- Grant compliance and reporting management
As Executive Director of Opened Window Inc., Alex leads a conservation implementation partner working alongside public land agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver trail infrastructure, grant-supported initiatives, and stewardship capacity systems.
Alex is available for strategic collaboration, advisory work, and speaking engagements focused on public lands access, trail system governance, and nonprofit institutional development.