Benita Hussain

Benita Hussain is a seasoned leader in environmental advocacy and program management, currently serving as Chief Program Officer for Tree Equity at American Forests since July 2021, where significant fundraising achievements include raising $17 million for the organization in 2023. Prior roles encompass Director of the 10 Minute Walk Campaign at The Trust for Public Land, where a national initiative garnered recognition as a "World Changing Idea" by Fast Company, and Director of Global Conservation at Wildlife Conservation Society, overseeing complex trans-boundary conservation issues. Benita Hussain's extensive experience in strategic consulting, urban sustainability campaigns, and affordable housing programs is supported by a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.S. in Environmental Studies from Cornell University.