As Vice President of Innovation and Director of P3Nano at the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, I led groundbreaking initiatives that bridged innovation, sustainability, and industry impact. Overseeing the commercialization of cellulosic nanomaterials, I secured over $35 million in funding to develop transformative applications like sustainable aviation fuel, advanced food coatings, and concrete additives that reduce emissions by 30% or more. I spearheaded the development of the forest sector's first carbon accounting platform, fostering transparency and collaboration across industry and government partners with $5 million in funding. My leadership extended to cross-sector partnerships, uniting the forest products and concrete industries to achieve first-of-its-kind innovations in infrastructure. Through strategic governance, multi-million-dollar federal project oversight, and engagement with stakeholders from Native American tribes to global corporations, I have driven measurable climate solutions that align sustainability with economic growth.

Drive all business aspects of 13,000-member professional society with +$3M budget, $20M in assets, 15-member team, and 18-member Board of Directors. Brought financial stability to organization $1M in debt and suffering from significant membership loss. Revived flagship publication as well as Certified Forester Program in danger of failing. Restored profitability in just 2 years and wiped out $1M debt in 5 years. Exceeded budget expectations past 2 years despite recession, through fiscal controls, staff reductions, outsourcing, new revenue sources, and cost-reduction initiatives. Strategically downsized organization reducing employees from 27 to 15, resulting in significant decrease in costs and increase in programs offered. Lessened impact of 2012 dues increase by implementing tiered system where members choose service level, resulting in high member retention, membership growth and 90 percent of total annual membership revenue in one month. Established strong presence on Capitol Hill, making it well-known in order to pass legislation related to forests, advocates must garner support of SAF.Quoted or featured in numerous national media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, CNBC, Fox News, and NPR. Resolved nearly 35-year old real estate dispute with another organization, involving lawsuits, settlement agreements, stalled progress, and true animosity, resulting in eventual +$16M endowment for SAF.Leveraged strategic planning process to develop new approach and direction toward strategic clarity and culture that engages all levels of organization and earns buy-in from staff and volunteer leadership.

Promoted to assume several program management functions from CEO, including oversight of forest policy program, publications, and marketing efforts. Guided organization with unfocused marketing, missed publishing deadlines and discouraged employees. Filled in for CEO as needed.

Oversaw forest policy program and media relations with direct accountability for budget and personnel. Fully embodied members’ values by utilizing truly engaged volunteer leaders in all aspects of policy development. Heightened policy presence in Washington and strengthened grassroots support.