Senior Advisor and Principal, Urban Forestry Science and Innovation
American Forests
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Ian Leahy has overseen development of American Forests’ award-winning urban forestry program since 2014, tackling the national crisis of climate change and public health by expanding tree canopy with lower income and under-represented communities. The program is a national movement leader that includes such tools as Tree Equity Score, Vibrant Cities Lab and a suite of technical resources, career pathways initiatives, and innovative financing such as City Forest Credits. Prior to joining American Forests, Leahy served as the urban and community forestry coordinator for the District of Columbia. He has studied environmental management at Cornell University and Yale University.
Growing and Diversifying Your Workforce
Friday, October 27, 2023
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