Selected projects and initiatives reflecting professional experience across conservation, restoration, forestry, land stewardship, and applied research and writing

Multi-municipal conservation outreach and cross-border collaboration in Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont
Regional watershed and river restoration initiatives, including work with the Connecticut River Conservancy and the Green River Watershed Alliance, spanning MA–VT state lines
Restoration and protection efforts addressing riparian buffers, erosion mitigation, stream channel stabilization, invasive species control, habitat enhancement, and public access pressures

Extensive experience with urban and community forestry programs, spanning municipal, nonprofit, and regional contexts

Urban Forestry Program Manager, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society — led large-scale tree planting initiatives and community forestry programs
Land Manager, Awbury Arboretum (Philadelphia) — stewardship of a 55-acre historic urban landscape integrating ecological restoration, landscape care, and public access
Professional expertise in tree planting, maintenance, and land stewardship practices across varied landscape types
Long-term volunteer property monitoring for a regional land trust

Engaging With Farmers: Conservation Planning on the Small and Diverse Farms of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts / USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — led development of an influential practitioner guide focused on improving engagement between conservation professionals and agricultural landowners

The Sustainable Urban Forest: A Step-by-Step Approach, developed with the Davey Institute and the U.S. Forest Service — practical, scalable guidance to help communities assess, manage, and sustain their forest resources
River Access Guidelines: Strategies for Managing Public Access to Our Rivers and Streams, Franklin Conservation District — extensive stakeholder engagement, site-based analysis, and synthesis resulting in practical guidelines for protecting public access to heavily used river sites
Applied research, writing, and synthesis translating on-the-ground conservation practice into clear, usable guidance for practitioners, agencies, and partners

Founding Editor and Director, Consumer Reports on Health — led development and growth of a nationally respected publication from launch through sustained success

Longstanding professional experience in writing, editing, and editorial leadership across print and related media
Leadership roles within environmental organizations and professional associations, including the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Forest Stewards Guild, contributing to organizational development and collaborative initiatives

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