ABOUT US

At the Texas Trees Foundation, we are passionate about creating greener, healthier communities through urban forestry, education, and environmental stewardship. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to making a lasting impact on the Texas landscape. We’re always looking for enthusiastic, mission-driven individuals who share our vision of a cooler, more sustainable future. Whether you're an experienced arborist, a community organizer, or just beginning your environmental career, we invite you to explore opportunities to grow with us and be a part of something meaningful.

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Awards & Accomplishments

2025
Rethinking the Future Architecture Awards - Runner Up for Urban Design Concept of SWMD Urban Streetscape & Park Transformation
2023 Cox Conserves Heroes Award (Third Place)
2023 Cox Conserves Heroes Award (Third Place)
2023 Dallas Architecture Forum: Design Recognition Award
2023 Dallas Architecture Forum: Design Recognition Award
2023 International Society of Arboriculture (Texas Chapter) - Gold Leaf Outstanding Lanscape Improvement Award
2023 International Society of Arboriculture (Texas Chapter) - Gold Leaf Outstanding Lanscape Improvement Award
2021 American Institue of Architects Dallas - Community Honors Award for the SWMD Streetscape Transformation Plan
2021 American Institue of Architects Dallas - Community Honors Award for the SWMD Streetscape Transformation Plan

OUR STAFF

Executive Team

President & CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Strategy & Operations Officer

Southwestern Medical District Transformation Team

SWMD Program Director
SWMD Program Coordinator

Cool Schools Team

Cool Schools Program Director

Cool Schools Program Manager
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Lindsay
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Cool Schools DFW Manager
Curriculum Specialist

Urban Ecology & Outreach Fellow

Urban Forestry Team

Urban Forestry Manager
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Tara McCain
Urban Forestry Assistant Manager
Emily Plauche (2)
Emily Plauché
Community Greening Manager
Tree, Farm & Field Supervisor
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Urban Forestry Coordinator
Program Coordinator

Development Team

Development Director
Development Manager

Communications & Engagement Team

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Willette Jackson
Assistant Manager, Community Engagement
Communications & Community Engagement Director
Digital Content Creator & Coordinator

Urban Forestry Training Program Team

Urban Forestry Training Director
Workforce and Tree Farm Supervisor
Program Coordinator

Accounting & Finance Team

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Iesha Perkins
Grants Manager
Accounting Manager
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Faith Socall
Office Coordinator

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

Dan Patterson

Dan E. Patterson

Chairman
Patterson Thomas Family Office
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Don M. Glendenning

Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke
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Adam McGill

Secretary
Crow Holdings
Bernard Shaw

Bernard Shaw

Treasurer
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Board Members

Stanley Levenson

Stanley R. Levenson

Media Professional
Wendy Lopez

Wendy Lopez

Retired
AECOM
Rudy Rodriguez

Rudy Rodriguez, Esq.

SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Dave & Buster's
Diane Scovell

Diane Scovell

Volunteer & Community Leader
Bridget Wallace

Bridget Wallace

Manager, Marketing Services
Atmos Energy
New Texas Trees Foundation Board of Trustees member Robb Stewart

Robb Stewart

Partner
Troutman Pepper Locke
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