Brittany Vanderwall

Senior Forestry Manager, Midwest Family Forest Carbon Program @American Forest Foundation

Rogers City, MI, US

Lead the technical assistance strategy for landowners interested in the Family Forest Carbon Program in the Midwest region. Working with the Regional Team, Central Supply Operations Team, landowners, and foresters - strategically improving program delivery will provide landowners with positive outcomes- Establish and update standard operating procedures for efficiently scheduling forester visits, coordinated follow-up and feedback from consultants- Ideate and implement strategies for increasing efficiency and reducing cost of forester assistance during the landowner acquisition stage- Supervise a team of FFCP foresters in landowner engagement best practices, including onboarding and active support and troubleshooting- Oversee day-to-day assignments for on-staff foresters in the Midwest- Develop and maintain key external partnerships, including consulting foresters and others that play a role in delivering technical assistance to landowners- Steward a small portfolio of landowners, including conducting initial phone calls, conducting visits, submitting data, and keeping track of follow-up steps using an online Customer Relationship Management tool- Providing assistance with management plans for staff and consulting foresters and reviewing management plans to ensure they meet FFCP template standards- Collaborating with the Engagement Steward, contribute to an enhanced value proposition for landowners enrolling in FFCP by developing and piloting a post-enrollment relationship with on-staff foresters- Collaborate with the FFCP team, partners, and landowners to ensure a positive landowner experience and seek ways to streamline and improve the program for landowners. Ensure that good processes create a positive experience and excellent stewardship of landowners involved in the Family Forest Carbon Program.

Michigan Technological University

Bachelor's Degree