The Forest School at YSE and the Forestry Learning Community welcome alums during the “Discussions in Leadership and Ethics with Forestry Professionals” course this spring 2026.
As part of their in-person visits to campus, we are hosting career chats with the alums in Marsh Hall. The chats are open to all YSE students who interested in forestry and these alumni career paths — not just those enrolled in the course. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Please RSVP on YaleConnect. The alums include:
- March 5: Terry Baker ’07 MF, CEO of the Society of American Foresters RSVP
- March 26: Sophie Beckham ’02 MF, CSO of International Paper
- April 2: Amanda Farris ’04 MF, Interim Conservation Forester, The Nature Conservancy — Maine Chapter
- April 9: Deborah Spalding ’06 MF, Global Head of Nature Finance, Conservation International
- April 23: Phil Rigdon ’02 MF, Superintendent Natural Resources Department, Yakama Nation
