Portrait of Alison Holloran.

Alison Holloran

Former Executive Director, ĢAv Rockies
About

Alison Holloran is the former executive director of ĢAv Rockies and a vice president of ĢAv. She was hired in 2001 as the Important Bird Area coordinator and has since played many roles in implementing ĢAv’s conservation strategies. Before ĢAv, Alison was a research scientist for the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Wyoming. She received her master's degree in zoology and physiology from the University of Wyoming and her B.S. in wildlife management from University of West Virginia. Alison enjoys any activity that takes her outdoors, including hiking, birdwatching, hunting, skiing, and running.

Articles by Alison Holloran

A man and woman smile for a photograph.
Remembering Bayard “Bart” Dodge Rea
October 15, 2025 — A lifelong conservationist, Bart leaves a legacy of kindness and enduring impact across the Rockies region and beyond.
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Three adults and a child, all dressed for cold weather, walk down a trail with binoculars. They are all smiling.
Celebrating John Kloster-Prew
October 06, 2025 — After more than a decade at ĢAv Rockies, John has retired, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership, friendship, and inspiration.
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Ella Sorenson stands outdoors with binoculars. She is smiling.
A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
December 21, 2023 — Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.
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A Green-tailed Towhee sings from a branch.
What ĢAv Rockies Accomplished in 2023
December 20, 2023 — See what you helped us do for birds in 2023.
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Spotted Towhee sings from a shrub.
ĢAv Rockies' 2022 Year-end Video
November 29, 2022 — See what you helped us accomplish for birds in 2022.
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An American Avocet wades in shallow water.
ĢAv Rockies 2021 Year-end Video
December 03, 2021 — Watch some of our most exciting accomplishments for bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in 2021.
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Three Double-crested Cormorants fly across a sky at sunset.
Happy New Year
January 01, 2021 — A note of reflection and optimism from our executive director.
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A Ferruginous Hawk lands at its nest with a chick in it.
Converse County Energy Project Will Hurt Wyoming, Not Help It
September 16, 2020 — Flaunting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a massive oil and gas project threatens wildlife and Wyoming’s economy.
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A Western Meadowlark sings.
Birds Are What Hope Looks Like to Us
April 07, 2020 — A coronavirus update from our executive director.
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Burrowing Owl.
Introducing Our 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
January 11, 2020 — Our goals and actions for the next three years.
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