Ivory Burn Central Park

About John F. Calvelli

John F. Calvelli is the Executive Vice President for the Public Affairs Division of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) – where he oversees the organization’s Government and Community Affairs – Policy – Communications – and Digital Program efforts. Prior to joining WCS in 2000 – Calvelli served as the senior staff person to Rep. Eliot Engel (D-Bronx) in Washington – D.C. Prior to his work in Washington – John was chosen to participate in a clinical program with the Civil Division of the Office of then-U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani and subsequently served as Associate Counsel to the New York State Assembly. He helped found and currently Chairs the Executive Committee of the International Conservation Partnership (ICP) – comprised of senior public affairs representatives from the major global U.S. conservation organizations. Calvelli is also a member of the New York State Environmental Leaders Group.