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

Planning, Policy & Impact Team

Planning, Policy & Impact Director
Planning, Policy & Impact Associate

Cool Schools Program Team

Cool Schools Program Director

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Lindsay Hoot
Cool Schools DFW Project Lead
Graham Stephens
Graham Stephens
Education & Outreach Liasion
Education Lead
Program Associate

Urban Forestry Operations Team

Forester Lead
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Tara McCain
Planting Program Lead
Emily Plauche (2)
Emily Plauché
Neighborhood Greening Program Lead
Tree Farm & Field Supervisor
Tree Farm & Field Assistant
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Willette Jackson
Neighborhood Greening Project Lead
Neighborhood Greening Associate
Urban Forester
Urban Forester

Strategic Initiatives Team

Project Liaison & Site Lead
Strategic Initiatives Director

Communications & Engagement Team

Communications & Engagement Director
Corporate Partnerships & Development Liasion
Content Creator
Communications & Grant Writing Specialist

Accounting & Administrative Team

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Iesha Perkins
Grants Lead
Accounting Lead
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Mwangala Changwe
Office & Administrative Associate

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

Dan Patterson

Dan E. Patterson

Chairman
Patterson Thoma Family Office
Don M Glendenning_VP

Don M. Glendenning

Vice Chairman
Troutman Pepper Locke
Adam McGill_Secretary

Adam McGill

Secretary
Crow Holdings
Bernard Shaw

Bernard Shaw

Treasurer
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Board Members

Wendy Lopez

Wendy Lopez

Retired
AECOM
Rudy Rodriguez

Rudy Rodriguez, Esq.

SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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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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