The People Behind BillionTrees
Since 2020, our team has been at the forefront of watershed conservation. Our restoration specialists, ecologists, agricultural coordinators, and community organizers work hands-on to plant native trees, eliminate invasive species, clean riverbanks, and partner with farmers to implement sustainable practices that protect water quality while maintaining productive land.
Our Team
- Sarah ChenExecutive DirectorSarah founded the BillionTrees Project in 2020 after spending fifteen years working in watershed conservation across the Pacific Northwest. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science and has led large-scale reforestation initiatives that have planted over two million trees.
- Dr. Priya PatelSustainable Agriculture CoordinatorPriya bridges the gap between environmental conservation and agricultural productivity, working directly with farmers to implement practices that protect water quality.
- Marcus ThompsonDirector of Field OperationsMarcus oversees all on-the-ground restoration projects, coordinating volunteer teams and managing relationships with landowners and partner organizations. A former park ranger with a degree in Ecology, Marcus brings twenty years of hands-on conservation experience to the Project.
- James RiveraCommunity Engagement ManagerJames builds and nurtures the community of volunteers, donors, and supporters that make our work possible. With a background in nonprofit management and a gift for bringing people together, he has grown our volunteer base from a handful of dedicated individuals to thousands of active participants.
