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Devin Jefferson is a Richmond native, and brings a deep knowledge of and connection to the City of Richmond to his work on our Board of Trustees. Professionally, Devin is currently the Program Officer at the Institute for Sustainable Communities. He has a background in STEM-focused programming and a passion for connecting with communities to address climate change and improve climate resilience. Read our interview with Devin Jefferson below to learn what board committee he’s part of,

We’re thrilled to have Dr. Hollee Freeman on our Board at Capital Trees. Her personal and professional passions line up closely with the work we are trying to accomplish throughout the City of Richmond. Hollee is an author, educator, and beekeeeper who strives to bring people closer to the natural world. Read our interview with Dr. Hollee Freeman below to learn more about what Capital Trees initiatives she’s excited about, what brought her to our Board,

After three years of study and collaboration, a coalition of community organizations with the support of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities submitted a resolution to City Council to support the designation of Richmond as a Bee City USA Affiliate. The resolution supports the department’s mission to protect and build native habitats for the insects that depend on them.  Capital Trees was a part of the coalition that helped build the task force,

We’re thrilled to introduce Anne Poarch, the first Director of Advancement for Capital Trees, who joined our team in January 2024. Read her bio below to get to know Anne, her background, and how nature and the outdoors have been a through line for her for decades.

A Richmond-based author and entrepreneur, Anne grew up the youngest of five in North Carolina. Her mother and sister taught her the finer arts of shelling fresh peas and planning a picnic,

Capital Trees’ work this quarter illustrates one of our core values: Collaborative. We build partnerships to increase, improve, and sustainably manage public greenspace. Throughout this newsletter you will find examples of our collaborative nature. We continue to strengthen relationships with public and private partners to build a greener and more livable Richmond.

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Meet Katrina Van Orden, a RVA transplant who brings a fresh perspective to our Capital Trees Board of Trustees. By trade, Katrina is an architectural designer, but as a resident, they see the need for and value of accessible public green space. Read our interview with Katrina, to learn about how they see collaboration with community and other organizations as important pillars for Capital Trees moving forward.

Anedra Wiseman Bourne is the Deputy Executive Director for Venture Richmond, and thanks to her work in that role, she is no stranger to striving to “enhance the vitality of the community” here in Richmond. She’s been following the work of Capital Trees for more than a decade, and now has stepped up to serve on our Board, lending our organization her invaluable experience. Read our interview with Anedra to learn more about her,