National Forest Foundation
Patrick Shannon has a diverse work experience in the environmental and forestry sector. Patrick began their career as the West Coast Organizer for the Alaska Coalition, where they led advocacy campaigns to promote conservation on Alaska's national forests and wildlife refuge. Patrick then joined Friends of the River as the Oregon Klamath Dams Campaign Coordinator. Patrick later joined Sustainable Northwest as the Forest Program Director, where they developed strategies for sustainable forestry and economic development. Patrick's responsibilities included facilitation, technical assistance, fundraising, and managing program initiatives. Currently, Patrick is the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Director at the National Forest Foundation, where they direct strategic programs and investments to enhance national forests in the region. Patrick'srole includes fundraising, managing restoration projects, and collaborating with community partners and the Forest Service.
Patrick Shannon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, which they attended from 1992 to 1996. Patrick later pursued a Master of Science degree in Forest Resources at Oregon State University, where they studied from 2006 to 2008.
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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.