David Ganz

David J. Ganz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in forestry, environmental science, and geospatial analysis. Currently serving as the Executive Director at RECOFTC since February 2017, David also co-founded Spatial Informatics Group, LLC, where innovative spatial analysis methods are utilized to address real-world challenges. David's leadership roles include being a Steering Committee Member for The Forests Dialogue and previously holding positions such as Chief of Party for USAID-funded initiatives and Forest Carbon Science Director at The Nature Conservancy. With a Ph.D. in Forest Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a background in academia as an adjunct professor at both the Asian Institute of Technology and the University of San Francisco, David has consistently contributed to advancing sustainable practices in forest management and climate resilience.