A member of the Caribbean Conservation Association, Ms. Walsh-McGehee has held further membership with the St. Lucia Naturalists Society
PITTSBORO, NC, July 25, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Martha Walsh-McGehee with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Walsh-McGehee celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With more than 35 years of professional experience, Ms. Walsh-McGehee was the president of the Island Conservation Effort from 1988 to 2004. In addition to her primary role, she was the board chair of the Tortoise Preserve, a research associate with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and a trustee of the Rare Center for Tropical Bird Conservation from 1987 to 1991. Earlier in her career, Ms. Walsh-McGehee was a flight attendant with Trans World Airlines from 1967 to 1978.
Beginning her studies by completing coursework at the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1966, Ms. Walsh-McGehee completed further coursework at Baker University in Baker City, Kansas, from 1966 to 1967 and at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City from 1980 to 1982. In an effort to remain up to date with developments in her field, she has maintained affiliation with a number of professional organizations.
A member of the Caribbean Conservation Association, Ms. Walsh-McGehee has held further membership with the St. Lucia Naturalists Society, Cedam International and the Society of Caribbean Ornithology. She was also active with the Friends of the Abaco Parrot, the Association for Parrot Conservation, the Tropical Audubon Society and the Marine Conservation Institute. A partner in conservation of the World Wildlife Fund, she was an associate of the World Resources Institute, and a member of the St. Croix Environmental Association, the Saba Conservation Foundation and the Nature Conservancy. She remains an advisor to the board of Epic.
Throughout her career, Ms. Walsh-McGehee has been recognized for her contributions. She has been featured in numerous honors publications, including Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in the World and Who's Who of American Women.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Ms. Walsh-McGehee has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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