Chief Operating Officer
Stephen Perkins
Favorite place in nature: The Texas Hill Country
Stephen Perkins is the Chief Operating Officer of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), where he leads national operations, organizational strategy, and team development. Since joining ACC, he has overseen the organization’s growth from under 5,000 to more than 100,000, while building systems and culture to support its expanding national footprint.
Stephen’s career has centered on developing effective leaders, organizations, and movements. One of ACC’s original volunteers, he joined the organization full-time in 2021 as Vice President of Grassroots Strategy, where he built and scaled the grassroots and field systems that powered the organization’s national expansion. Before joining ACC, he advised more than 50 political and advocacy clients in building successful grassroots outreach and engagement programs. Earlier in his career, he provided advocacy and leadership development to several civic and educational organizations.
Stephen has contributed to numerous publications and outlets, including Fox News, Fox Business, The Hill, Townhall, The Washington Examiner, and The Dallas Morning News.
Contact: stephen@acc.eco