Category: Who we are | DarkSky International

Annual reports submission portal

Chapters

Your work is vital to our mission to protect the nighttime environment. Annual reports enable us to track progress, …

December 16, 2025

Join the DarkSky board

Who we are

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

Press release

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

February 10, 2025

Banner image of with a head shot of Dave Crawford

Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

About

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

July 31, 2024

A silhouetted person stands on a rocky bluff overlooking calm water at night, gazing up at a clear sky filled with stars. A soft turquoise glow from the northern lights spreads across the horizon, reflecting faintly on the water below.

Connect with a Delegate

Who we are

DarkSky Delegates are your local points of contact.

June 3, 2026

Partners

About

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

April 20, 2026

DarkSky Awards Committee

About

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

December 22, 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

Chapters

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

Committees

About

DarkSky‘s Board of Directors appoints advisory committees to fulfill certain roles and responsibilities of the organization.

April 7, 2026

Lighting Technical Committee

About

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

January 15, 2026