Laura Belleville

Laura Belleville is a seasoned conservation professional currently serving as the Sr. Director of Conservation Programs at the National Forest Foundation since October 2023. Prior to this role, Laura held multiple leadership positions at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy from June 2005 to October 2023, including Vice President of Conservation and Policy, where Laura led efforts for large landscape conservation and federal policy initiatives. Laura's extensive experience also includes key roles at The Nature Conservancy from 1996 to 2003, and earlier positions with Dade County Parks and Recreation and the National Audubon Society. Laura holds a Master’s degree in Plant Ecology from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York at Geneseo.