2009-2010 Urban Forestry Club Officers

 

President—Stephanie Worthington
Major: Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
Class: 2009
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Professional Goal: To establish, maintain, and manage the parks, forested lots, and street trees in a large municipality, as well as to help incorporate green infrastructure in new development plans as well as city restoration projects.

Thoughts on the Club: I am really excited for the many activities we have planned this year which include helping with the tree plantings on campus during Sustainability Week, attending the MAC-ISA conference held in Ocean City in October, and attending the TCI expo in Baltimore in November.  I welcome all new members and am happy to see the many returning members as well.

 

Vice-President and Tree Climbing Captain—Brian Roberts
Major: Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
Class: 2010
Hometown: Nelson County
Professional Goal: Either obtain an upper management position in a reputable tree care company, start my own company, or become a city forester somewhere in Piedmont VA.
Thoughts on the Club: I am excited to see what the year will hold for us and look forward to getting EVERYONE into a tree at some point.

 

Secretary/Treasurer—Andrew Benjamin
Major: Forestry (Urban Forestry Option)
Class: 2011
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Professional Goal: To work with trees in a major city.
Thoughts on the Club: A great way to meet people in the major and learn more about the subject of urban forestry.