Meet the Team | One Tree Planted

Jenny

Chief Executive Officer

Jenny Bravo is a seasoned professional with an illustrious career at Deloitte, culminating in her recent retirement as a Managing Director. Her expertise spanned over two decades, during which she held key leadership positions. Leveraging her wealth of experience and industry insights, she strives to create a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.

Matt

Chief Environmental Evangelist

Founder

After teaching college-level marketing for over ten years, Matt's passion for the outdoors led him to create One Tree Planted in 2014, driven by a mission to make it simple for anyone to give back to the environment. Matt enjoys traveling, hanging out with his two kids and dog, and helping amazing organizations around the world make an impact for good.

Breece

Chief Impact Officer

Breece combines geospatial technology and storytelling to inspire, activate, educate, and engage people to protect our planet. She is a noteworthy leader in the conservation and parks sector with over two decades of experience building strategic data-driven initiatives. When she's not protecting places, she's exploring and enjoying them.

Hal

Chief of Sustainability

Having spent the last 13 years as the Director of Sales for Eco-Products, the leading brand in North America for foodservice disposables, Hal helped the business grow from a little under $10M to $500M as of 2022. From mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 companies and foundations, Hal supports our partners' commitment to reforestation and sustainability.

Mark

Chief Financial Officer

Mark has been in high-growth startups for over 25 years in California and Colorado, previously practicing as a CPA. Mark has been a practicing tree hugger since the late 70's. He lives in Longmont, Colorado with his wife Gigi and their three cats. Mark's hobbies include his wife, gardening and yard work, reading, chess, and his house.

Shalon

General Counsel

Legal Branch

General Counsel

Shalon is a UCLA Law School alumna with 20+ years legal experience, including nearly 6 years at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority directing contracting and legal activities with its portfolio of 100+ nonprofit organizations. She is a lifetime tree-hugger, rock collector and lover of kids, puppies, fuzzy socks and spicy noodles.

Stephanie R.

North America

Forest Director

Director of Projects: North America

Stephanie manages our projects team, oversees our global reforestation efforts, and focuses on tree planting programs within the USA. Having a background in Environmental Science and Community Outreach, she values the importance of our connection to nature. She is happy to be part of the solution in mitigating climate change.

Aaron

Global

Restoration Champion

Director of Projects: Global

Aaron leads our AFR100 work, nurtures our strategic partnerships, and supports our monitoring team. Having worked at the World Resources Institute for over a decade, he combines his global and field experience to ensure growing demand for restoration. Aaron enjoys mountain biking and photography.

Gabriela

Latin America

Forest Manager

Regional Project Director: Latin America

As our resident Spanish speaker, Gabriela manages our Latin American and Caribbean reforestation efforts. She strongly believes in the importance of working together with local communities in order to make this world a greener place!

Beth

Asia Pacific

Ecosystem Director

Regional Project Director: Asia Pacific

Beth is our resident Aussie, who looks after our tree projects and partnerships in Australia and Asia. After 2 years with the team in North America, she's now back home among the gum trees in Sydney. In a region that's on the front lines of climate change, Beth is excited to be making a positive impact.

Peace Grace

Africa

Forest Manager

Regional Project Director: Africa

Peace Grace manages our tree planting projects in Africa. She is passionate about economic development and believes that agroforestry plays a vital role in providing developing communities with resources to grow. She advocates for the preservation of Africa's green spaces and loves exploring its beautiful nature.

Karl

Europe

Forest Manager

Regional Project Director: EU

Karl looks after our projects in Europe. Having led business development and strategic projects in sustainability and conservation organizations in the UK and EU for the last 20 years, he believes trees should be placed at the centre of a sustainable economy. Karl enjoys nothing more than swinging from a hammock with his children.

Al

Carbon

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Global

Al manages our large-scale reforestation and carbon sequestration projects across the Asia Pacific. With an MPhil in Conservation Leadership, he has completed projects and research across Australia and the EU. Al is passionate about improving decision-making in reforestation to address the impacts of climate change.

Kyleigh

Forest Manager

Sr. Project Manager: North America (West Coast)

Kyleigh manages our west coast project management team, develops key strategic partnerships, and oversees tree planting programs in the West Coast USA. Partnerships include our mobile seed bank program & nursery partnership pipeline. She is passionate about post-wildfire restoration, climate action, and environmental justice for the planet!

Malcolm

Agroforestry Guru

Project Manager: Latin America and the Caribbean

Born in the Philippines, Malcolm manages our projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. As an Agricultural Engineer based in Costa Rica, he has experience with tropical agroforestry systems and drone mapping. Malcolm is part of our monitoring team and is helping to combine technology with reforestation.

Stephanie C.

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Canada and USA (North East)

With a background in tree planting, international development, and climate change, Stephanie manages our North American projects in Canada and Northeastern USA. Stephanie believes taking care of the environment promotes individual and community wellbeing. Find her in the woods, on the water, or exploring the mountains!

KM

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Asia Pacific

Aussie-Filipina KM takes care of reforestation projects in Asia. Her background is in frontline rainforest conservation, where she led efforts to legally establish the Philippines' biggest Critical Habitat. KM is passionate about supporting and empowering indigenous & local communities to lead reforestation and biodiversity protection.

Olivier

Urban Olive Branch

As a recent graduate in International Business and Sustainability at Concordia University, Ollie is very passionate about getting trees into the ground. He has planted over 500,000 trees in British Columbia in the last 6 years and looks forward to helping plant more.

Teresa

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Africa

Teresa is a Project Manager for Africa. She most recently managed community led reforestation programs in Kenya and supported monitoring and evaluation of ITF projects in Africa. Teresa's interests include walking, exploring nature, Biodiversity restoration and supporting local communities to their livelihoods.

Talia

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Asia Pacific

With a background in environmental and social sciences, Talia is passionate about ecosystem conservation and restoration, and the important role that monitoring plays in ensuring this work is being done right. Talia loves the therapeutic and healing power of nature and as a keen cyclist she enjoys exploring new places with her dog Jarrah.

Laura L.

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Brazil

Laura was born in Spain, but raised around the world. For the last 5 years, her home-base has been Brazil, where she has been chasing after the critically endangered jaguars of the Atlantic Forest. Outside of work, you can find Laura under a waterfall, hiking with friends, or painting at home with her cat Nebula.

Grace

Forest Manager

Project Manager: Africa

Grace is a Project Manager for Africa. With a background in Ecology and Sustainable Development, he has over a decade of experience in biodiversity conservation, forest governance, landscape restoration, and community engagement. Grace believes that planting the right species of trees in the right area can make the difference for the planet.

Brittney

Forest Manager

Project Manager: USA (Southwest)

Brittney manages reforestation efforts throughout the Southwest of the United States. Her background in biology, ecology and forest health, combined with her love for the outdoors, cultivated her passion for a career in natural resource conservation and restoration. Brittney enjoys hiking with her dogs, playing sports, and kayaking her local rivers.

Angelo

Projects Coordinator

Born in Chile, Angelo is a professor and engineer. Always looking for new ways to contribute to a greener and more conscious world. Angelo believes that small changes have big impacts. He loves sports, outdoor activities, and traveling to meet new people and learn about other cultures.

Samadrita

Forest Manager

Project Manager: India

Samadrita manages plantation projects in India. Her area of expertise straddles across climate change, forest ecology and forest governance. She is passionate about forest conservation and believes in empowering local communities for better protection of mother nature.

Marika

Project Manager: UK And Europe

With a background in International Relations, Marika has learned the importance of investing in natural and social capital to achieve sustainable development. Inspired when she picked up her first shovel, Marika realized that trees are a symbol of revival for future ecosystems that help to make communities thrive together!

Heather

Project Manager: Southeast

Heather manages our reforestation projects in the Southeast, as well as those in Michigan and Wisconsin. A professional forester, Heather has experience in ecologically-based forest management and restoration. Heather is passionate about sustainable forest management and promoting the benefits that forests provide.

Gloria

Project Coordinator: africa

With an education background in agriculture and integrated water resources management, Gloria has experience in agroforestry, project management, and community development. She believes that women have the upper hand in building resilient communities against climate change; thus linking women's empowerment with climate action.

Mariafé

Regional Carbon Specialist: Latin America

Mariafé is a forestry engineer from Peru with a master's in Tropical Forestry from Germany. She is passionate about nature conservation and working to improve rural livelihoods which depend on forests. In her free time, she likes to travel to natural areas around her town city in Ecuador, do trekkings outdoors, and spend time with her family and friends.

Thiago

Regional Carbon Specialist: Latin America

Thiago is our Nature Based Solutions specialist in Brazil. With a PhD in international law and experience with ESG and carbon markets, he believes reforestation is the key to tackling climate change and bringing opportunities to local communities in Latin America. He has lived in several countries and loves running and hiking to observe wildlife.

Jeremy

SR. Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Jeremy’s passion is building strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders to scale impact. Nicknamed The Lorax, as a pro volleyball player, he created volleyball’s first Sustainability Plan with Waste Management and the AVP Tour and partnerships with B Corps. Jeremy lives in Rio de Janeiro with his family and loves photography and surfing.

Jared

Regional Carbon Specialist: Asia Pacific

Jared is a researcher with a background in social forestry, plant physiology, carbon cycling, and restoration ecology across mangroves, urban forests, and peat swamps. He is happiest in the field, co-working with crocs, cobras, and tigers.

John

Project Manager: Kenya

John is an environmental and sustainability expert with years of experience managing community-based restoration and livelihood projects. He has in-depth knowledge of grassroots communities, gender issues in natural resource management, nature-based enterprises and project monitoring and evaluation. John loves to cook!

Angela

Project Manager: Indigenous Communities

Angela has a background in international development and has worked on the ground for mission-driven causes across Africa and Latin America. With a Masters Degree from Columbia University in Energy and the Environment, she is passionate about local community engagement and agroforestry. Find her skiing, hiking, or sailing!

Ange

Project Manager: Rwanda

Ange is a Project Manager for Africa with a specific focus on Rwanda. With a background in Bioresource Engineering, Ange is passionate about nature conservation and the role technology can play to transform it. She is also passionate about food security and community development. Ange loves playing Basketball and meeting new people.

Philbert

Project Manager: Rwanda

Philbert Raj manages projects in Rwanda and he is responsible for the creation, organization, execution, and completion of all reforestation projects in Africa with One Tree Planted. He is a graduate of both University of Padova (Italy) and UNB (Canada). He likes praying, reading and watching football matches.

Zephlyn

Project & Events Manager: APAC

In her role as the Projects and Events Manager for One Tree Planted, Zephlyn is excited to combine her passion for environmental conservation with her expertise in project and event management. She looks forward to working with a team to create impactful projects and events that raise awareness, inspire action, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Nick B.

Project Manager: Pacific Northwest

Nick manages our reforestation projects in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. He has a background in forest ecology, and he is passionate about using sustainable forestry systems to meet our social, ecological, and carbon goals. Nick is an avid soccer player, skier, and cook!

Jaymee

Project Manager: Asia Pacific

Jaymee has 10+ years of experience in projects focused on nature-based solutions and sustainable development. Originally from Peru, she is now based in Australia and manages projects in Asia Pacific. She has a background in Wildlife Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s degree in Environment and Climate Change from the University of Melbourne.

Rishabh

Project Manager: India

Rishabh works as a monitoring manager for projects in India. With a background in vegetation and socio-ecological research, he aims to develop data-driven narratives that inform decision-making. Besides forest and biodiversity conservation, he is passionate about scientific communication and enjoys playing football.

Samuel

Project Manager: Ghana

Samuel has been working as a Tropical Socio-Ecologist with diverse experiences in the Tropics. He is passionate about working with local community groups to achieve healthy ecosystems while strengthening their social development. He loves to cook and enjoys hiking in nature.

Meg D.

Global Projects Support Specialist: United States

Meg works cross-functionally to create and refine all of our processes! With a background in sustainable business and regenerative farming, Meg is excited to use her passion, empathy and leadership to foster innovative reforestation and restoration solutions. In their free time, you’ll find Meg taking road trips, reading, going on walks and hiking.

Sony

Project Manager: Indonesia

Sony is based in Indonesia and specializes in forest conservation projects management, stakeholder mapping and engagement, forest policy analysis, wildlife and its habitats, conservation education, land use/cover, outreach, partnership, and also grants management.

Eunice

Project Manager: Ghana

Eunice is a passionate development practitioner with 10+ years of experience. Through participatory engagement, she believes in empowering local communities, especially women and the youth. Eunice loves mentoring young people and is always eager to learn from her peers and partners. She loves cooking, travelling and meeting new people.

Tanner

Urban Forest Specialist

Director of Urban Forestry

Tanner has been a constant advocate for urban forests over the last decade, building the largest volunteer tree planting and stewardship program in West Virginia and serving as the Chair of his local municipal Tree Board. An ISA Certified Arborist, Tanner seeks to develop our global urban forestry program.

Nilanjana

Urban Forestry Project Manager

Nilanjana has a background in conservation and has spent nearly a decade managing and growing the urban tree canopy in the front range of Colorado and New York City. Nilanjana believes deeply in the power of urban forests to address climate change and build healthy and connected communities. In her free time, she enjoys all things outdoors with her family.

Lauren H.

Junior Urban Forestry Project Manager

With a background in urban forestry and environmental justice theory, Lauren's experience as an ISA Certified Arborist ranges from the streets of upstate New York to the beaches of Southern California. She is passionate about the power of urban forests to mitigate environmental and social justice concerns.

Madalyn

Urban Forestry Project Manager

Madalyn has worked in the urban forestry field for close to a decade mainly as a planting manager of community based greening projects and a city tree inspector in San Francisco. In her spare time, you will find her at the farmers market booth selling plants and vegetables harvested from the regenerative market garden she started with her husband.

Ross

Forest Guru

Forestry Specialist (Technology)

Ross provides technical support and science-based evaluations for our projects. He planted his first trees while managing an agroforestry NGO in Haiti prior to getting his Master's Degree at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. As a GIS WIZ, he loves how technology and maps can connect people with nature.

Justin

Geospatial System Manager

Justin manages the GIS infrastructure for One Tree Planted. His passion lies at the intersection of conservation and geospatial technology. He is a recognized leader in digital storytelling and cutting edge geovisualizations. When he's not making maps, you will find him in the woods.

Miranda

Geospatial Analyst

Passionate about the environment, Miranda joins One Tree Planted, transitioning from using GIS for bird conservation to reforestation. When not making maps and analyzing data, Miranda enjoys climbing rocks, training jiu jitsu, and spoiling her pets. If you're in the Midwest, you may even spot her excitedly staring up into the trees.

Aleah

Director of Special Events

After building a career producing events for audiences of two to 45,000, Aleah is thrilled to serve our mission with her knack for creating memorable guest experiences. She loves nothing more than a hike, anywhere in the world or right at home, with her family.

Julia

Global Events

Global Events Manager

Based out of Texas, Julia manages our Global Events Program. With a background in environmental anthropology and primatology, she’s led community-based conservation and environmental education projects across the globe. A strong believer in the healing power of our natural world, she is passionate about ensuring equitable access to nature.

Liv

Events Coordinator

Liv is part of our Community Forestry Events team and is here to help coordinate our events. She has a real love for trees and enjoys exploring national parks around Canada. Liv is excited to contribute to building forests around the world, ensuring wildlife has a place to call home.

Kat S.

Events Coordinator

Kat has lived all over the United States, from the desert, to the northeast, to the Deep South, and has fallen in love with every element that nature has thrown her way. After coordinating nonprofit events, corporate events, and weddings in the past, she is now focused on events that help get trees in the ground!

Forest Manager

Maddi

Events Coordinator

Maddi is enthusiastic about everything that pertains to nature, travel, and adventures. Maddi is passionate about event planning and loves to connect others with opportunities that will make a difference in the environment! If you are looking to organize an event on the west coast, she is the one to talk to!

Forest Manager

Joseph

EMEA Event Coordinator

Joseph grew up in Wales, studied in Bath, enjoyed a brief stint in Vancouver, and now lives in London. His background is event focused, from large-scale commercial events to small-scale community projects such as his Tu BiShvat tree planting project for the Jewish Community Centre.

Forest Manager

Cindhia

Events Coordinator

Cindhia has lived in both the US and México. As part of the Community Forestry team, Cindhia is passionate about bringing communities together and helping create a sustainable future. She enjoys spending time outdoors, baking new recipes, and traveling!

Olivia K.

Event Relationship Coordinator

With a community economic and international development background, Olivia helps curate unique experiences for business partners to get their hands dirty. She is passionate about travel and the environment and joins the One Tree Planted mission to reforest the globe. Olivia enjoys travelling the world, attending local music shows, petting cats, and cooking.

Special Events

Lauren D.

Special Events Manager

Lauren manages all of our internal events, from our team dinners to staff retreats, she loves to get the team together. She is also the go-to for organizing our presence at conferences and our merchandise shop. Lauren enjoys creating space for people to connect with nature and one another through different types of events.

Chloe

SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

Chloe manages special events, from internal celebrations to external facing events. She loves creating engaging, educational and fun experiences for people on the team and the partners we work with. Chloe enjoys spending her free time outside by water or trees. She is passionate about the environment and happy to be making a positive impact!

Caitlin

Fun-raising Director

Director of Fundraising

Caitlin leads our fundraising team and works to establish meaningful relationships with our business partners. An environmentalist to her core, she loves connecting with organizations and businesses who are looking to help the planet through reforestation efforts.

Louis

Branch Manager

Regional Fundraising Director: EU

Louis looks after our amazing business partners who help us to plant trees all over the world. He's passionate about rewilding and sees tree planting as the solution to many of humanity's problems.

Michelle

Branch Manager

Sr. Account Manager

Michelle works with our amazing business partners to help bring their dreams to reality. She loves getting outside every chance she gets and can be found hiking various mountains in the Quebec region.

Megan G.-A.

Branch Manager

Account Manager

Megan takes care of our wonderful business partners. With a background in sustainable apparel and over 7 years of experience within the space of sustainability, she believes that true Sustainability is achieved through the replenishment of our natural resources and so supporting Ecological balance.

Hannah

Forest Fanatic

Corporate Fundraiser

Hannah promotes tree planting to potential corporate partners. She believes nature is integral to the human experience, and that it's a true privilege to make reforestation accessible to partners globally. She brings over 7 years of non-profit experience and a lifetime of nature-loving to her work at One Tree Planted.

Delaney

Account Manager

A passionate environmentalist, Delaney is eager to connect with as many tree lovers as possible to have a positive impact on communities around the world. With a background in sociology and environmental education, she is excited to bring people together for the shared goal of global reforestation!

Ty

Account Manager

Ty likes to consider himself a people person. Having strong interpersonal savvy has given him the ability to manage relationships, and build a community wherever he goes. A trait that has proven to be invaluable throughout his 10-year career of customer success. Outside of work, you can find him baking, or attempting to sew.

Christine

Account Manager: APAC

Christine is passionate about advocating for Global Reforestation through Fortune 500 Corporate Partnerships in the Asia Pacific Region. She believes that together we can move mountains with Corporate Resources and Business Sustainability and hopes to change the world by having One Tree Planted at a time.

Sports Sustainability

Dave

Branch Manager

Sr. Sports Sustainability Manager

After nearly 15 years as a member of the Montreal Canadiens' (NHL) marketing department, Dave manages our sports industry partnerships. As a hobby woodworker, he loves trees and feels fortunate to positively impact the environment by helping put trees in the ground.

Chris

Branch Manager

Sports Sustainability Manager

Chris is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who spent eight MLB seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds. A Southern California native who grew up as a natural environmentalist, he is the co-founder of Players for the Planet and helps oversee One Tree Planted's sports partnerships, including the Play for Trees program.

Rachel

Forest Seeker

Director of Philanthropy

Rachel is our reforestation storyteller, helping donors and foundations make a positive impact. With a background in Geography & Environmental Science, she is a huge advocate for conservation and climate action, and believes the first step in restoring the planet is creating mission-driven communities and partnerships!

Lesley

Green Machine

Grant Writer

As our grant writer, Lesley is eager to get more trees in the ground but knows that money doesn't grow on trees. As a mother, Lesley loves to enjoy nature with her two sons and wants to give back to the environment, particularly in places that need it most.

Patty

Donor Relations Coordinator

Born and raised on the Venezuelan Coast, Patty has a background in International Development and Environmental Sustainability. As part of the foundations team, she loves to build relationships with partners and donors. Patty feels grateful to be able to contribute to restoration efforts. You can catch her paddle-boarding on Lake Ontario!

Laura J.

Sapling Steward

Major Gifts Officer

Laura leads our major gifts stewardship program and builds meaningful relationships with individual donors around the world. Having helped local residents feel more in favour of their government transitioning off of fossil fuels and onto renewable energy in her previous role, Laura is thrilled to be using her story sharing skills to motivate philanthropists to take action.

Rosa

Philanthropy Officer

Growing up in Puerto Rico gave Rosa access to diverse ecosystems and their unique beauty. She brings her passion for conservation, wildlife, and green energy to her writing as she pursues new and burgeoning funding sources. Rosa sees value in each individual tree and shares the vision of a greener world, with increased habitats for varied wildlife.

Cassandra

Director of Seedling Support

Director of Customer Service

Cassandra leads our team of tree-refic seedling supporters. Everyone should have a great experience with our organization, and it's her job to make sure of it. She works behind the scenes to help every donor gets the information and help they need.

Aleksandra

Seedling Support

Customer Service Representative

For almost a decade, Aleksandra has worked in rural development to help revive the countryside life in her home country of Macedonia. As a nature lover and passionate activist, Aleksandra looks forward to restoring nature that has been destroyed and providing greener life for all.

Megan C.

Seedling Support

Customer Service Representative

Megan loves the outdoors (a One Tree Planted necessity!) and enjoys cycling, yoga and portaging (canoe/camping). Megan founded Food Cycle at Concordia University, a program where food surplus is donated to charitable organizations across Montreal.

Chelsea

Seedling Support

Customer Service Representative

Combining her love for the great outdoors and helping people, Chelsea is ready to make an impact at One Tree Planted! She enjoys coffee, yoga as well as long walks and believes that taking care of the mind and body is essential to a fulfilling life! Chelsea is a curious and passionate individual who enjoys exploring new ideas and experiences.

Jill

The Mighty Oak

Director of Human Resources

Jill keeps the ball rolling in the office and makes sure the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. An organizational guru, she keeps Matt functioning seamlessly and manages the rest of us to ensure all of our needs are met. Despite knowing that chaos is natural and order is imposed, Jill still loves nature.

Sherlyn

Park Ranger

HR Manager: USA

Sherlyn comes to us with over 7 years of global HR experience and will be helping to keep our internal processes efficient and seamless. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Sherlyn has a fond appreciation for the mountain landscapes and beaches of the island as they remain close to her heart. She is thrilled to join our team in making a positive impact!

Angèle

Mother Nurture

Recruitment Coordinator

Angèle is the quintessential "people person". She has friends from all walks of life, and if you're not one now, you probably will be soon. She's also passionate about the outdoors and loves hiking, biking, tennis, paddle boarding and skiing. She joined One Tree Planted to make sure that her 2 children will be able to do all those activities while breathing clean air.

Shanila

Treehouse manager

Office Manager

Shanila holds down the fort and keeps our Montreal office organized so that no time is wasted when it comes to planting trees! An eternal student and steward of the earth, her life's loves are literature, cultural studies, outdoor adventure, her wiener dog Lucille, and learning something new every day.

Nic E.

Bark-Keeper

Director of Finance & Operations

In 2014, back in South Africa, Nic decided to pause his well established career in accounting to travel. With One tree Planted, Nic found his place back in an office which matches his beliefs and experiences. Devoted to keeping the team financially informed, Nic is thrilled to make a positive impact on the environment.

Christina

Ecosystem Manager

CRM Manager

Christina is the friendly face that makes sure all of our day-to-day operations run smoothly. She's been passionate about the environment since a young age, and is happy to be doing her part by planting trees!

Sofia

Tree Analytics

Analytics Manager

Sofia helps to manage our analytics and SEO. She enjoys investigating the story behind the numbers and finding ways to optimize our site and processes, to ensure our mission of reforestation is spread far and wide across the web.

Marwa

Seed-Countant

Bookkeeper

Marwa helps keep the team financially informed by making sure all the seeds we receive are "accounted" for. Born and raised on the Mediterranean coast, Marwa grew up surrounded by olive trees and is an avid plant lover. She is excited to join the team, and enjoys a good hike around the many trails in Quebec.

Deanna

Bookkeeper

Deanna has worked in Accounting for nearly 20 years and is happy to help contribute to making the world a better place. She lived in Washington State for most of her life and grew up with a love of nature and appreciation for the beautiful landscape the area has to offer. Deanna loves exploring new places around her current home base in Texas with her dogs.

Kendell

CRM Manager

Kendell specializes in overseeing the flow of our operations. She has lived all over the US West Coast and has a great appreciation for all types of climates; from the mountains to the desert to the beach! One Tree Planted feels like home to Kendell and her passions.

Isalia

Bookkeeper

Isalia is a Bookkeeper with over 8 years of experience in Office Admin work and Bookkeeping work in both the Landscaping and Nursery industries. She enjoys nature walks, thrifting, visiting botanical gardens, gardening, and above all spending quality time with her family.

Zeshan

IT Manager

Zeshan helps guide our technological direction by designing, implementing, and maintaining IT and security solutions. He understands that everything is connected, both in business and life, and the best way to troubleshoot a problem is by stepping back and viewing it through a holistic lens. Zeshan's goal is to leave the world a better place than he found it.

Hannah

CRM Manager

Hannah is a certified Salesforce Administrator and works to optimize our CRM system. She blends her passions for nature, numbers and narratives to enable both efficient day-to-day operations and effective long-term strategy. Hannah finds her best ideas outside so she spends free time reading at the beach or hiking in Los Padres National Forest.

Kat

Maple Marketer

Director of Marketing

Kat helps manage all things digital marketing to share One Tree Planted's projects near and far, working on advertising campaigns and connecting with donors. As the in-house fun-and-games expert, Kat feels privileged to bring creativity and energy to the tree planting community!

Meaghan W.

Communications

Forest Whisperer

Sr. Communications Manager

Meaghan works to share our story far and wide, manages our blog calendar, coordinates with the team on projects + campaigns, and ensures our brand voice is reflected across channels. With a background in communications and an education in environmental conservation, she is passionate about leveraging her creativity to help the environment!

Antz

Website

Web-Slinger

Sr. Web Design Manager

With 10+ years dedicated to creating and maintaining intuitive, dynamic, and responsive websites, Antz oversees our site's overall experience. Forever a designer, he ensures that our donors are provided with optimal design, and top functionality. When he's taking a break, you can find Antz watering their plants, walking across the city, or visiting their local library.

Nicole

Digital Marketing

Marketing Stra-tree-gist

Sr. Digital Marketing Manager

Nicole is our in-house marketing brainstormer. She's always dreaming up big new campaign ideas and ensuring our team makes the most of year-round holidays. Nicole also works closely with the web team to help deliver on big projects. Nicole is an avid adventurer, always looking for the next best getaway - whether on a tropical island or in the Laurentian Mountains.

Abbey

Branding

Conifer Communicator

Brand Manager

Abbey supports One Tree Planted in visual storytelling to further connect our donors with the trees they're getting in the ground. Having a background working with mission-led brands, and an education in sustainable food systems, Abbey brings a creative perspective to our environmental impact strategy!

Ashley

Partner Marketing

Forest Campaign Manager

Sr. Partner Marketing Manager

Ashley is a marketer with a passion for sustainability and the planet. She is here to help our awesome partners get trees planted, make a lasting impact, and engage their audience in a creative way. When she is not working on partner campaigns, you can find her by the sea, in the mountains, or at a pottery wheel.

Stephanie S.

Video

Video Production Manager

With a background in narrative and documentary film, Stephanie supports the video team for all of their production needs. Stephanie has planted over 400,000 trees in Canada and combines her passion for storytelling with her dedication to positive environmental impact with One Tree Planted.

Sierra

Vid-tree-ographer

Video Creator

Sierra creates video content and media to tell the story of One Tree Planted. She has a background in sailing tall ships and creating content for STEM and environmental non-profits. Sierra is excited to share positive environmental efforts and inspire change around the world!

Carol

Social Treedia Sapling

Social Media Coordinator

As our Social Media Community Coordinator, Carol supports the communications team. She helps to answer questions and comments across all social media platforms. Carol's favorite view is along the Saco River lined with pine trees in Fryeburg, Maine!

Ariel

Content Cultivator

Content Creator

With a background in communications and an education in creative advertising, Ariel works with the marketing team to create storytelling content. She's passionate about using her unique skill set for the greater good, supporting sustainability and working towards a greener future.

Kim

Web Forester

Web Designer

Coming from a background of digital design, Kim has a passion for all things web dev and design. Kim's expertise involves her maintaining and growing our website's functionality. She loves to design virtual experiences everyday to help get our message planted!

Mackenzie

Marketing Advertising Coordinator

With experience in the communication field, Mackenzie oversees our advertising campaigns. She determines what ads are performing well and how to get our projects and campaigns seen by more people. She hopes to benefit the environment by introducing more people to the One Tree Planted mission!

Gabrielle

Digital Fundraising Specialist

Gabrielle helps with fundraising and marketing, working with peer-to-peer fundraising as well as business fundraising. With experience in both women's rights and climate change organizations, she has a strong passion for non-profits and is excited to make an impact in the world through environmental change!

Anissa

Email Marketing Coordinator

Anissa blends her communications background and love for creative content by handling all things email marketing. Working towards a greener planet motivates her, and she hopes to spread the One Tree Planted ethos near and far. Outside of work, you can find her on long walks or trying out local cafés.

Matthew

Video Editor

Matt has crafted narrative for the world’s leading non-fiction platforms like Discovery & Vice Media. Imaginative, powerful story-telling can both entertain and support groups nurturing the beauty and health of our planet - one tree at a time.

Grant

Partner Content Creator

Grant is the founder of Causeartist, a global community of social entrepreneurs, impact professionals, and conscious consumers. Since 2013, Causeartist has gained an audience in 150+ countries. Grant joins One Tree Planted to bring content and conversations around social entrepreneurship, regenerative economies, ethical fashion, sustainable travel, and more.

Marley

Web Designer

Marley has been a professional Web Designer / Developer for 10 years, but has been into Web Development since childhood. She has a Graphic Design diploma and many artistic hobbies, including Photography and Painting. Marley loves the outdoors and is very excited to work on a team that is working towards a healthier planet.

Brisa

Graphic Designer

Born in Brazil, Brisa is a graphic designer who helps with the creation and visual communication of One Tree Planted, connecting projects and people. And when she's not doing that, she loves to use her creativity in craft activities or be outside enjoying with her friends and dog, travelling and having new experiences.

Maya J.

Graphic Designer

Maya is a graphic designer from Montreal that loves being creative and exploring new design mediums. During her free time, Maya enjoys exploring new restaurants from different cultures and going on adventures with family and friends.

Reuben

Video Editor

With a background in commercial and documentary editing, Reuben has a passion for using visual storytelling to build community, spark dialogue, and raise awareness around complex issues. Whether climbing trees with his daughter or raising backyard chickens with his son, Reuben aims to support resilience and renewal in our environment and ourselves.

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