Jon Trimarco

Jon Trimarco is the Founder of Fairtree.org, where tree growing meets direct giving using digital tools to remotely track and verify reforestation work. Currently serving as the Expansion Director at Kijani Forestry, Jon has a background in research and development, specifically in the field of black soldier flies. With experience at companies like GreenStand, Chanzi, and CHONEX, Jon's expertise in agroforestry and agroecological systems is highlighted. A graduate student researcher at Colorado State University, Jon focused on the relationship between Kenya's formal education system and traditional ecological knowledge transfer. As an Agricultural/Environmental Extensionist in the Peace Corps in Ghana, Jon launched a community-funded cooperative fish farm. Jon's passion for environmental education and conservation is evident through his diverse experiences in the field, and his dedication to sustainable practices.