Ivey Kaiser is the Executive Director of Shoal Creek Conservancy in Austin, Texas, leading a mission to protect, restore, and activate an 11-mile urban watershed and its signature trail—a nationally recognized model for transforming urban creeks into thriving ecological and recreational corridors. Under her leadership, the Conservancy has delivered large-scale habitat restoration, flood-resilient infrastructure, inclusive trail improvements, and award-winning community programming that connect diverse residents to nature while advancing water-quality protection and climate resilience. A South Carolina native who grew up exploring rivers and mountains, Ivey has spent the past decade building community stewardship of public green spaces. Prior to SCC, she directed environmental education and volunteer programs at Keep Austin Beautiful and led outdoor equity and access initiatives at REI. With a proven track record of growing nonprofit impact through partnership-driven conservation and placemaking, Ivey is a sought-after voice on urban waterway restoration, equitable trail development, and fostering lifelong connections between people and the outdoors.