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Meet the
Tree San Diego Team

Tree San Diego is able to grow San Diego's urban forest thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team. Our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and interns are committed to increasing the quality and density of San Diego’s urban forest for the benefit of people, the environment, and the future.

Our Team

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Elektra Fike-Data

Executive Director

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Brittany Seymour

Project Manager

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Julio Orendain

CCAC Fellow

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Leah Oviedo

CCAC Fellow

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Kurt Peacock

Certified Arborist

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James Berry

Operations Specialist

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Ella Jaravata

CCAC Fellow

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Intern Cohort

Fall 2026

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Sophia Hernandez

Project Manager

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Margaret Do

GIS Program Coordinator​

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Rudy Almaraz

CCAC Fellow

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Mandy Conry

Project Manager

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Hector Quintanilla

Communication Coordinator

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Mia Bowles

CCAC Fellow

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Our Board of Directors

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Scott Paul

Board Chair

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Branden Wolner

Board Member

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Emma Hosmer

Board Treasurer

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Board Member

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Michael Palat

Board Member

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Board Member

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Thom Porter

Board Member

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Board Member

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