Lightning Round: Inclusion

1. The Role of Professional Development in
the Career Advancement of Women
in Urban Forestry
Kiley Barber kiley.barber@oregonstate.edu
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2. What is Professional Development?
“An opportunity to expand the collective capacity of
organizational members to engage effectively in
leadership roles and processes.”
(Hopkins et al., 2008)
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4. Why is this important?
Women in urban forestry and arboriculture:
Experiences, barriers and strategies for
leadership (Bardekjian et al., 2019)
• Innovative look at women’s
experiences
• Little discussion of catalysts
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6. Direct Determinants of Leadership
Outcomes of leadership
Behaviors
Knowledge, skill, and motivation
(Shen & Joseph, 2021)
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7. Types of Professional Development
Mentorship
Networking
Continuing Professional Education
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Interviews
6 interviewees from
different employment
sectors
• Public (x2)
• Private (x2)
• Non-profit (x2)

10. Mentorship
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11. Networking
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12. Continuing
Professional
Education
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13. Future Considerations
Leadership research
Women in urban forestry research
Strategies to promote professional development
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14. Thank you!
Look for a publication about this study in late 2023.
If you have further questions or comments, please reach out!
Kiley Barber
Oregon State University
College of Forestry
kiley.barber@oregonstate.edu
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16. Women in
Arboriculture
Today:
Climbing
Through the
Green Ceiling

29. Jean Zimmerman
jcz@ix.netcom.com
jeanzimmerman.com
914-564-6544
Upcoming book:
Heartwood: The
Epic Tale of
America’s Forests
and the Battle Over
Their Fate
Photo credits: Women’s Tree
Climbing Workshop;
American Forests; ISA
Western Chapter Women in
Arboriculture Climbing
Workshop; Speak for the
Trees, Boston

31. Hannah Gregory
Senior Manager, Career Pathways
November 17, 2022
How to Build a Pre-Employment
Training Program That Works

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American Forests is the
oldest national nonprofit
conservation organization
in the United States.

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Tree
Equity
Trees are vital to the health,
wealth and climate resiliency
A map of tree cover in cities is
too often a map of income and
race;
We strive to create Tree Equity—
trees in every part of every city.

34. Partnering to Expand the
Urban Forestry Workforce
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Tree Equity:
Career
Pathways

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36. Pre-
Employment
Programs
Direct
Placement
What is
Career
Pathways?

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Pre-Employment
Components
Strong pathways to employer
partners
Approved training and
curriculum based on industry
standards
Opportunity to earn industry-
recognized credentials
Hands-on learning and work
experience with a career
focus
Access to supportive services
and career counseling

38. Work
Readiness
Arboriculture
(Hard) Skills
Foundation for Success

39. Fundamental
Skills
Applications &
Interviews
Teamwork
Success in the
Workplace

40. Tree Career
Pathways
Workplace
Safety &
Prevention
Tree ID &
Biology
Tree Climbing
& Equipment
General
Safety
Pruning
Basics

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Wraparound Services
Case management
and career
coaching
Mentorship
Financial support to
mitigate barriers

43. Join our network!
Tree Equity
Workforce Network Launch
Wednesday, December 7
2-3pm ET
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Register Here
bit.ly/3NPviHm

44. Thank you!
Hannah Gregory
Senior Manager, Career Pathways
American Forests
(202) 601-1973
hgregory@americanforests.org
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46. Branching Out: Growing a
Women’s Network in Trees

47. Changing the
Face of Trees,
One Woman
at a Time
Pictured – Lara Schuman

48. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Lori Maple Hayes

49. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Heather Williamson

50. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Rachel Brewster

51. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman at
a time!
Pictured – Rebecca Johnson

52. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Stephanie Adams

53. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Mel Bartholomew

54. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Carrie Tauscher

55. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Dana Coelho

56. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!
Pictured – Shannon Slivinske

57. Pictured – Nicole ‘Carni’ Benjamin, Erin Mahoney, & Kirstin Hammond

58. Changing the
Face of Trees,
one woman
at a time!

59. Learn more and join us
Sign up for the chat
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Contact me for more information
Rebecca Johnson
Arborholic, LLC
Rebecca@arborholic.com