National Forest Foundation
Adam Liljeblad has a diverse work experience spanning from 2002 to present. Adam started their career as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where they assisted with teaching and conducted research on forest inventory. Following this, they worked as a Recreation Technician and Visitor Use Assistant at Gates of the Arctic National Park, where they conducted research on the impact of recreational use on vegetation and collected survey data from visitors.
Adam then moved on to work as a Brewery Assistant at Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling Co., where they gained experience in the brewing industry. Adam later joined the University of Montana as a Research Assistant, supporting research projects.
Adam's career then shifted towards conservation work, as they joined the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station as a Research Associate. In this role, they collected and analyzed social science data for research projects related to public lands and managed agencies. Adam also coordinated poster sessions for an international wilderness congress.
Adam's most recent work experience is with the National Forest Foundation, where they have held two positions. First, they worked as a Conservation Programs Officer, managing a grantmaking program focused on conservation funding for restoration and stewardship projects throughout the US. Currently, they serve as the Conservation Awards Director, overseeing the development and implementation of a national grantmaking program for conservation funding. In this role, they solicit and evaluates project proposals, performs due diligence, coordinates evaluation committees, and ensures compliance with internal and external requirements and policies.
Overall, Adam Liljeblad has a strong background in conservation work, research, and teaching, and has gained experience in various sectors, including academia, brewing, and national parks.
Adam Liljeblad attended Pacific Lutheran University from 1996 to 1999, but did not graduate with a degree. Adam later enrolled at the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 2000 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation. Adam then pursued further education at the University of Montana from 2003 to 2005, earning a Master of Science degree in Resource Conservation.
National Forest Foundation
The NFF works with communities and organizations to conserve and enhance the watersheds, wildlife habitat and wild places across our 193-million-acre National Forest System. Mission The National Forest Foundation (NFF), chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. Our Values Our National Forests and Grasslands are at the core of America's natural riches, and yet, today these treasures are threatened by unprecedented challenges. Working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners, our goal is to leverage our best thinking, conservation capacity and community action to measurably improve the health of our National Forests and Grasslands. Core values guide our work. In all of our strategies, we strive to: -Unite the power of diverse interests and communities in collaborative stewardship; -Restore ecosystems to their natural resiliency and functions through on-the-ground conservation; -Engage Americans, young and old, in recognizing the gifts of our National Forests and Grasslands and in caring for them; -Sustain the commitment and ability of communities to serve as stewards by building the capacity of collaborative organizations; and -Add value where action would not otherwise be taken.