I am the current Chair of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE) California Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (CUFAC). In this role, I work with a committee of statewide representatives to develop an urban forestry Strategic Plan and advise CAL FIRE's Director and program staff on funding and issues affecting urban trees throughout California. 

As a member of the San Francisco Urban Forestry Council, I provided recommendations to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors and City agencies on urban forestry policy, capital projects and landmark tree nominations.