Recognition
Recognition for Excellence in Education
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum - Educator Award - January 2021
Recognizes educators who have made an outstanding contribution toward advancing the knowledge and appreciation of plants among their students.
Holling Family Award for Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Natural Resources - March 2020
Recognizing exceptional teaching extension by early career faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Outstanding Teaching Award Nominee - March 2018 & March 2020
Undergraduate Teaching Award Nominee - Spring 2016
Career Awards
Early-Career Scientist Award - 2021
Granted to individuals who show exceptional promise, with high potential to become an internationally-recognized scientist. International Society of Arboriculture.
Minnesota Community Forestry Leadership Award - 2016
Awarded for outstanding service and commitment to the advancement of community forestry. This is the highest achievement award from the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
Innovation Award for Brewing a Better Forest - 2014
Awarded to the individual or organization that has created or started an outstanding project that really shines through for its innovation by the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
Organization Involvement
Green Communities Leadership Institute
Advisory Board Member and curriculum development - 2020-2021
International Society of Arboriculture
Science and Research Committee - 2015-2021
Credentialing Council - 2017-2021
Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course
Chair 2021-2022
Steering Committee Member 2012 - 2016, 2020-2022
"A two-day course for everyone involved in urban forestry and arboriculture. ISA Certified Arborist CEUs are available for most sessions." An annual conference held in Minnesota.
Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee
Board of Directors 2012-2016, 2021
"Since 1974, MNSTAC has been advising Minnesota's Governor, Legislature, other legislative and administrative branches of the state, the University of Minnesota, and the counties, communities, and people of the state of Minnesota on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Minnesota's urban and community forests."
The Minnesota Tree Care Advocate
Volunteer organization 2010 - 2021
Supervisor & Curriculum development
"Minnesota Tree Care Advocate (TCA) is an organization comprised of volunteers throughout the state all dedicated to community forestry. Minnesota Tree Care Advocate is currently comprised of two community forestry programs including Tree Care Advisor and Citizen Pruner. Minnesota Tree Care Advocate works to educate members of the community about their urban forest so that they in turn can volunteer in their neighborhoods and community."
Arboriculture Research and Education Academy
Past President, President, Present Elect, Vice President - 2017-2021
The Academy is established to provide an organization which will encourage communication and coordination among scientists and educators working in arboriculture and urban forestry through physical, biological, ecological and the sociological sciences.
Brewing a Better Forest - 501(c)(3)
Founding Board Member - November 2014 to December 2020
"Brewing a Better Forest is an emerging group of arborists and tree lovers who are passionate about trees and craft beer in the Twin Cities. The crew at Brewing a Better Forest strives to engage and encourage residents to notice, appreciate, and help water newly planted city trees."
Community Forestry Advisory Board - Lincoln, NE
Chair (2018), Board member - August 2017 to August 2020
"To provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor, the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department on issues regarding planting, maintenance, and preservation of trees and associated vegetation on City property."
St Paul Tree Advisory Panel
University of Minnesota Panel Member 2015 -2016
"The Saint Paul Tree Advisory Panel's mission is to serve as a link between Saint Paul Forestry and the citizens of Saint Paul to preserve, promote and enhance the urban forest of Saint Paul."