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D27. Please
<br />describe any other
<br />relevant expertise or
<br />capacity to carry out
<br />the project in your
<br />application. (250
<br />word limit)
<br />Trees for the Triangle has the expertise, partnerships, and infrastructure to
<br />successfully execute this project.
<br />Our Executive Director, Dave Klemp, is a Certified Arborist accredited by
<br />the International Society of Arboriculture, ensuring that all site
<br />assessments, species selection, and plantings are done to the highest
<br />professional standards.
<br />Chelsie Azevedo, MPH, Operations & Programs Manager, brings 8 years
<br />of experience as a workshop facilitator and educator and 5 years in
<br />program management, including financial tracking, grant reporting, work
<br />planning, and stakeholder coordination. Jean-Luc Duvall, Volunteer &
<br />Events Coordinator, has a background in grassroots organizing and
<br />community campaigns, ensuring strong volunteer engagement.
<br />W e excel at training volunteers for site assessments and plantings,
<br />enabling us to scale impact while maintaining quality. Our Board of
<br />Directors and advisors bring deep expertise in sustainability, conservation,
<br />stormwater management, environmental health, and organizational
<br />leadership:
<br />Megan Pendell, Board Chair – Sustainability Specialist, Durham County
<br />Adam DaLand, Treasurer/Advisor - VP of Finance, Retired
<br />Richard Carroll, Grants Coordinator – W orld W ildlife Fund Conservationist
<br />Ellie Kinsey, Education Coordinator – Stormwater Education Specialist,
<br />Durham County
<br />George McDowell, Board Advisor – Director, Cary Tree Archive
<br />Dan Nifong, Board Member - Principal, Investors Management Corporation
<br />Archana Lamichhane, PhD, Board Member – Health Scientist, US EPA
<br />Jeff Benavides, Board Chair – Director of Portfolios Performance, US
<br />Green Building Council
<br />Jordyne Krumroy, Board Member – Director of Partnerships, W elcoming
<br />America
<br />This collective expertise ensures operational efficiency, technical
<br />excellence, and community trust.
<br />D28. Please
<br />describe any prior
<br />challenges you have
<br />encountered in past
<br />grants and how you
<br />have worked through
<br />them. How may this
<br />impact this proposed
<br />project? (150 word
<br />limit)
<br />In previous grant projects with organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation
<br />and One Tree Planted, we encountered challenges related to tree mortality
<br />caused by environmental factors beyond the control of our tree planting
<br />experts. To address these issues, we implemented comprehensive
<br />strategies including training volunteers on proper tree planting techniques,
<br />utilizing tree guards for protection, and replacing any trees that did not
<br />survive. For this project, we’ll continue using these successful practices,
<br />focusing on strict adherence to our planting guidelines, regular monitoring,
<br />and ongoing maintenance. Our aim is to ensure that every tree we plant
<br />grows into a thriving canopy, providing long-lasting sustainability and
<br />maximizing the environmental benefits of our work.
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