Organizational Involvement

Green Communities Leadership Institute​International Society of Arboriculture Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course
  • Chair 2021 - present
  • Co-Chair of Steering Committee Member 2012 - 2016
  • "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 Short Course
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."
  • Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The Minnesota Tree Care Advocate 
  • Volunteer organization 2010 - present
  • 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."
  • Minnesota Tree Care Advocate
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."
  • Brewing a Better Forest
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."
  • Community Forestry Advisory Board​
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."