Our Staff

Heather (she/her) is the main point of contact for Savanna Institute events. She works to advance agroforestry adoption by coordinating accessible and inclusive educational and fundraising events. She grew up in the Red River Valley of Minnesota where her family has farmed the land for generations. She has two decades of event organizing experience through her work at environmental nonprofits, green businesses, the government, and on local political campaigns. Heather lives in Madison, WI with her husband, two children, and three adorable cats. In her free time, she loves bicycling around with her kids, singing karaoke, and camping in the woods.