Urban Forestry Insights for Practitioners

For nearly 30 years, Jennifer has been committed to the care of New York City Parks’ nature—5.7 million trees and 12,000 acres of forests and wetlands—as well as seeking ways of connecting New Yorkers to this precious resource. In her role as Deputy Commissioner of Environment and Planning, Jennifer brings Parks’ nature portfolio to plan the future of the City's park system, so NYC Parks are ready for climate change, social change, and whatever else the future brings. 

Jennifer received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Forest Science from the Yale School of the Environment.