American Forest & Paper Association
Akilah Robin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and operations across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Account Manager at District Land Consultants since December 2019, Akilah manages onsite commercial construction machine installation and demolition projects, ensuring comprehensive facilitation from city permit acquisition to final inspections. Previously, as Manager of Paper Group & Membership at the American Forest & Paper Association since November 2012, Akilah oversaw sector-specific projects impacting business decisions. Akilah also held roles at the American Bar Association as a Program Assistant and at The American Institute of Architects as a Meetings Assistant. Akilah is an alumnus of Howard University.
American Forest & Paper Association
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative—Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.