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S2|E27: Rachel Reyna – As a leader, their successes are my successes

By Tom Davidson

Rachel Reyna is a Certified Forester and Certified Arborist who has worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource, Bureau of Forestry, in various capacities and with increasing responsibilities since 2001. Currently Chief of Rural and Community Forestry, Rachel has a BS in Forestry from Louisiana State University and a Masters of Agriculture […]

S2|E25: Mona Griswold – If no one stands up and cries foul, nothing is going to change

By Tom Davidson

Mona Griswold is the Olympic Region Manager for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. She earned a BA in Botany from Drew University, a MS in Forestry from Duke University, and a MBA from James Madison University. Prior to her current role, Mona had over 30 years of experience in the forestry products industry […]

S2|E20: Fran Cafferata Coe – You have to be the person you want your group to be

By Tom Davidson

Fran Cafferata Coe is a Certified Wildlife Biologist, and she owns her own wildlife consulting business where she has over 15 years’ experience in environmental consulting. Not only does she help landowners by bringing forestry and wildlife solutions together, but she is well known for helping wildlife and forestry professionals communicate and discuss common goals. In this […]

S2|E19: Anne Heissenbuttel – “I know what you are against, but what are you for?”

By Tom Davidson

Anne Heissenbuttel is a partner at Heissenbuttel Natural Resources Consulting. Anne’s career includes over 10 years of field forestry experience in California and more than 30 years specializing in forest policy on both the state and federal levels. In this episode, Anne talks about the difference between field forestry work and working in policy. For […]

S2|E17: Christa Rogers – Don’t pigeonhole yourself by taking on administrative duties just because people assume you will take them

By Tom Davidson

Christa Rogers is the Natural Resources Manager for Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the most populous county in the state, which also includes the urban center of Charlotte, NC. In her current role, Christa manages a staff of 12 and eight thousand acres of natural preserve, primarily for clean water protection. She is also a fire […]