My Area of Focus
As Executive Vice President, Theresa Bushman collaborates with the president, board of directors, and organizational leaders to develop strategies and plans to ensure the execution of key initiatives and implement, measure, and manage for results. Theresa leads WRA’s Leadership teams to drive organizational success, identify gaps and needs, and propose solutions to enable ambitious outcomes. She is responsible for spearheading planning processes and aligning resources to meet strategic goals. In her role, she also directs the Development and Marketing and Communications teams to implement WRA’s fundraising and communications efforts to convey the impact of WRA’s state policy work and secure the revenue, brand reputation, and audience reach needed to meet the organization’s goals.
Background
For three decades and counting, Theresa has spent her career working within the non-profit sector, and along the way, has had the privilege to work with amazing colleagues, donors and partners to advance significant outcomes in conservation, environmental education and access to the outdoors for young people, women’s health, and social services.
Theresa started with WRA in 2018 as the Vice President of Development. Over the years, her role has expanded from guiding WRA’s development and fundraising to include marketing and communications, strategic planning, and progressively more senior executive responsibilities.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Montana State University – Bozeman
- Master of Public Administration from Montana State University – Bozeman
Go Cats — 2025 FCS National Champions, just sayin’!
Favorite thing about the West
“Exploring local hikes, hot springs, and brews with my partner Jeff, cross country skiing, outdoor music on long summer nights, and bicycle rides to the farmers market for the best local veggies.”
