Stephanie Secomb is Policy and Strategy Coordinator for the Fundación Natura Bolivia, a non-profit organization specializing in the development of economic incentives to conserve critical ecosystems and improve local livelihoods in sub-tropical Bolivia. Stephanie began with Natura in 2007 as coordinator of the Bolivian program of the international ParkWatch-GreenVest initiative, financed by Duke University. SheContinue reading “Stephanie Secomb”
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Pat Sadler
Pat Sadler is a forester with WoodWise Land Company LLC in Rochester New York. WoodWise is a privately held timberland investment group, which focuses on northern hardwoods, with 12,000 acres currently in management. WoodWise is currently pursuing FSC certification for all company lands. Pat received formal forestry training at Paul Smith’s College in the AdirondacksContinue reading “Pat Sadler”
Michael Robertson
Michael Robertson has over twenty five years of management and investment experience in natural resources, investment firms and the environmental technologies sectors. He is Managing Director and Partner of Clean Energy Venture Group, an investment group that provides seed capital and management expertise to early stage clean energy companies. He is also a Managing DirectorContinue reading “Michael Robertson”
Andrea Nogues
Andrea Nogués coordinates the Sustainable Grazing Strategy, an key component of the Nature Conservancy’s recently launched Patagonian Grasslands of Argentina Conservation Project, which aims to effectively conserve the Southern Temperate Grasslands. Andrea brings a blend of social sciences applied to natural resource management issues, and is currently beginning to implement efforts on private sheep ranches,Continue reading “Andrea Nogues”
Leslie King
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”
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”