Tommie Elder

Tommie Elder has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the forestry and environmental field. Most recently, Tommie worked as the Director of Forest Carbon Project Origination at Anew, starting in February 2022. Prior to that, Tommie served as the Director of Investor Relations at THE FORESTLAND GROUP, LLC from March 2020 to February 2022.

Before moving into leadership positions, Tommie gained experience with the U.S. Forest Service, starting as a Natural Resource Specialist for Ecosystem Services and Markets from July 2014 to May 2017. Tommie then transitioned to become the National Conservation Finance Lead from May 2017 to March 2020.

Tommie's educational background includes a Master of Forestry degree from Yale University, obtained from August 2012 to May 2014. During this time, Tommie also worked as a Research Assistant for Nature's Returns Webinar Series at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY).

Furthermore, Tommie has contributed to the field through roles such as a Summer Consultant for the National Park Service's Business Planning Initiative in June 2013 and as a Program Associate at Forest Trends Association from June 2009 to July 2012.

Early in Tommie's career, they gained valuable experience as an Intern and Consultant at Environmental Defense Fund from June 2008 to June 2009.

Overall, Tommie Elder's work experience showcases a strong background in forestry, conservation finance, and environmental research, with a focus on forest carbon projects and investor relations.

Tommie Elder pursued higher education and obtained a Master of Forestry degree from Yale University between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, between 2005 and 2008, Tommie attended Vanderbilt University, where they completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Human and Organizational Development majoring in the same and had a minor in Spanish. Tommie's education history also includes attending Foxcroft School from 2001 to 2005, with the specific degree or field of study not provided.