National Forest Foundation
Monica Perez-Watkins has diverse work experience in various environmental organizations. Monica started their career as a Biological Field Technician & Intern, working for multiple organizations from 2006 to 2010. In 2012, Monica worked as a Technician for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. From 2013 to 2015, they served as Operations Manager at the Great Bear Foundation, where they led fundraising efforts and managed volunteers. Monica later joined the Missoula Conservation District as a Conservation & Communications Coordinator from 2016 to 2018, handling budgets, accounting, and communications. Currently, Monica is employed by the National Forest Foundation. Monica started as a Tree Planting Coordinator in 2018 and is currently a Reforestation Program Manager. In their current role, they manage projects, builds partnerships, tracks metrics, and oversees contracts across a large number of accounts.
Monica Perez-Watkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife & Conservation Biology from Ohio University. Monica also earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana. The start and end years of their education are not provided.
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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.