Category: Who we are | DarkSky International

Join the DarkSky board

About

Meet the people that make up the 2021 International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Board of Directors including President Diane Knutson.

December 2, 2025

DarkSky Board President Nalayini Brito-Davies speaks to a group in a musuem.

DarkSky International announces Nalayini Brito-Davies as president of the Board

News

Brito-Davies becomes the first non-American to hold this position, bringing a global perspective and diverse skills in governance and …

February 10, 2025

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Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

News

The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Find your local Delegate

Who we are

DarkSky Delegates are your local points of contact.

December 11, 2025

Partners

About

Our efforts are multiplied by the cooperation and support of organizational partners around the world, from institutions and media …

November 18, 2025

DarkSky Awards Committee

About

The DarkSky Awards Committee is made up of dedicated DarkSky Advocates and members who embody our mission and reflect …

July 21, 2025

Slideshow of DarkSky volunteers, staff, Advocates, and supporters.

Who we are

Who we are

The champions of the dark sky movement, Advocates and Delegates make up a global network of volunteers educating the …

September 9, 2023

Turning teens on to dark sky advocacy

News

The following is a guest post by Rachele Rosi-Kessel, a member of DarkSky Massachusetts and a Boston resident. In …

October 6, 2022

Dark Sky Places Committee

About

The Dark Sky Places Committee advises the Board of Directors on the acceptance of International Dark Sky Place guidelines …

November 5, 2024

Lighting Technical Committee

About

The DarkSky Technical Committee is made up of highly-skilled lighting specialists and environmental scientists, and provides guidance on policies …

December 1, 2025

Grand Canyon Lodges Help Protect Grand Sky Views

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Founded in 1919, Grand Canyon National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the country. Considered one …

February 25, 2019

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Become a DarkSky Advocate

Delegates

We’re the volunteers powering a global movement to protect dark skies!

March 24, 2026