Tom McConnell

Tom McConnell

Pronouns: He/Him

I am honored to serve on the Sky Island Alliance board and am very excited to contribute to the conservation mission of the organization. I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialty in video and animation. My professional career has been a winding path, leading me to finance. I currently work as a financial advisor and wealth manager serving the greater Tucson area and beyond.

 

I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and geographically unique habitats. Growing up on the Chesapeake Bay, an area that is acutely impacted by human activity, I became familiar with how important conservation efforts can be.

 

I first fell in love with Tucson when I met my wife, Talia, in 2017. I visited her family in Tucson and was instantly enchanted by the beauty and biodiversity of the Sonoran desert and Sky Islands. After many visits, my wife and I relocated to Tucson in 2022 to start our family. In our spare time we enjoy cooking and listening to music, as well as hiking and backpacking in wilderness areas.