Leslie P. King, is a physician and public health practitioner interested in the impact of the environment on human health, specifically in framing climate change as a humanitarian issue. Her decision to attend the year long, mid-career Masters of Environmental Management program at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Sciences was to gain theContinue reading “Leslie King”
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Brad Hunter
Brad Hunter is currently an MBA candidate at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. The past summer was spent with GE Capital looking at opportunities to integrate carbon finance into traditional timberland lending. Prior to business school, Brad worked in forest operations and timberland appraisal, forest silviculture, and rural economic development inContinue reading “Brad Hunter”
Lucy Roberts Henry
Lucy Roberts Henry is an editor for American Journal Experts, reviewing papers written by foreign scientists who are seeking publication in English-language journals. Her focus is on agriculture and the environment. Previously she worked in a variety of natural resource management, international development, and research institutes. Most recently, Roberts Henry worked for the Nicholas Institute for theContinue reading “Lucy Roberts Henry”
MaryKate Hanlon
MaryKate Hanlon, Manager, Sustainability, Research, & Communications, is part of New Forests’ investor services team and works across sustainability, policy and market research, and corporate communications functions. This includes managing New Forests’ commitments to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and managing the company’s Social and Environmental Management System and its implementation at the corporateContinue reading “MaryKate Hanlon”
Sarah Fitzgerald
Sarah Fitzgerald, as a native of the Big Sky state, has a high level of commitment to help Montana grow economically, while keeping in constant consideration the ecological and cultural/social treasures of the “last best place.” Sarah recently graduated from the University of Montana with a MBA; she also holds a degree in Environmental StudiesContinue reading “Sarah Fitzgerald”
Andy Fischer
Andy works to restore streamflows to creeks and rivers in Western Montana. He partners with water right holders and irrigation groups on projects that benefit both fish and farmers. These types of projects include water conservation measures such as canal piping, water leasing and diversion reduction agreements. He works closely with water users and otherContinue reading “Andy Fischer”
Peter Dykstra
Peter Dykstra is a lawyer with a practice focused on water rights, conservation real estate transactions, natural resources policy, and government relations at Plauche & Carr LLP. He serves public and private clients in these areas and is leading his firm’s efforts to expand its ecosystem services practice. Peter’s background in designing and closing over $120Continue reading “Peter Dykstra”
Zoe Carlson
Zoë Carlson is currently pursuing her Master’s of Environmental Science and Management at the Bren School. Through the Eco-entrepreneurship program she is developing a business that applies financial mechanisms to groundwater management. She has worked for five years in the field of conservation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Resource Conservation District of SantaContinue reading “Zoe Carlson”
Zach Anderson
Zach Anderson is a recent graduate of the MBA program at Portland State University, where he focused on addressing business challenges through sustainability initiatives. While earning his MBA, Zach was an intern at Gerding Edlen Development, the country’s leading green developer, as well as Brightworks Sustainability Advisors. Zach began his professional career teaching high schoolContinue reading “Zach Anderson”
Ariel Steele
Ariel Steele is a former attorney who decided to “save the world through land conservation”. After working as a lawyer at a Los Angeles law firm and then for the Palauan government on a small Micronesian island, she decided to ditch practicing law and work directly to help preserve the places she loves in thisContinue reading “Ariel Steele”