Lauren Marshall

Lauren Marshall, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of environmental conservation and urban forestry. Currently, they serve as the Senior Manager for Program Innovation at the Arbor Day Foundation since June 2022. Prior to this, they were a Board Member at Nature Sacred, where they advised on strategic direction and resource allocation for cultivating urban green spaces.

In 2020, Lauren joined the Core Leadership Team at the Green Communities Leadership Institute. Lauren also held various positions at the U.S. Forest Service, including Legislative Affairs Specialist, National Program Manager for Urban & Community Forestry, Assistant Director (Acting) for Urban & Community Forestry, and Advisory Board Member for the Presidential Management Fellows Program. In these roles, they developed partnerships, disseminated tools and resources for green infrastructure, and provided leadership development for fellows.

Additionally, Lauren served as an Appointed Member of the Committee on the Environment at the City of Takoma Park from 2013 to 2017. Lauren also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the Landscape Ecology, Perception and Design Lab, where they focused on carbon sequestration and residential landscaping. Furthermore, they worked as an Ecological Restoration Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan and as a Landscape Architecture Intern at the City of Ann Arbor.

Lauren's career started with Teach for America, where they served as a 2005 RGV Corps Member, teaching in under-resourced public schools. Lauren also worked as the Urban Forestry Team Leader at Casey Trees, overseeing tree planting and maintenance projects.

Overall, Lauren Marshall, PhD has a diverse background in program management, strategic advising, leadership development, research, and teaching within the environmental conservation and urban forestry sectors.

Lauren Marshall, PhD, has an extensive educational background and a diverse range of certifications. Lauren holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Landscape Architecture & Plant Science from the University of Maryland. Prior to their PhD, they completed a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Michigan. Lauren also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from Cornell University.

In addition to their formal education, Lauren has pursued further professional certifications. Lauren is a Professional Landscape Architect, certified by the State of Maryland since January 2018. Lauren is also an ISA Certified Arborist, having obtained the certification from the International Society of Arboriculture in August 2015.

It is worth noting that Lauren has also attended The Institute for Central American Development Studies and completed high school at Winston Churchill High School. However, no specific degrees or fields of study are provided for these experiences.