SAF Learning
Starting and Switching: Academic and Career Tracks
Includes a Live Web Event on 08/14/2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Webinar information
Join experts in the field as we explore traditional and non-traditional pathways into forestry careers, the process of changing fields mid-career, and advice on finding mentors in the sector. This is the first of a four-part webinar series focused on forestry career pathways, leadership development, and personal growth.
Is this webinar for you?
The Career Pathways series is designed to reach forestry professionals and students of all levels. This webinar focuses on academic and career tracks for both individuals new to the field and seasoned professionals looking to make a career change.
Registration
1. Click REGISTER to the right of the webinar title. Be sure to log in with your SAF account username and password.
2. After checking out, the webinar will be available on your MY DASHBOARD page here on ForestEd.
For group registrations or registering someone other than yourself please contact membership@safnet.org or 202-938-3910.
Pricing
Registration is FREE ($0) for SAF members. Members still need to register to gain access to the webinar.
SAF Non-member price is $10. Join SAF today to access this series, Community of Interest webinars, and more for free among other growing member benefits. Affiliate membership is now available!
For non-members interested in registering for a discounted rate of $30 for all four webinars, or for members interested in registering for all four webinars at once, please visit this package to learn more.
Webinar access
The webinar is scheduled for live viewing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET. The Zoom Webinar platform will be used for the presentation. Be sure to connect to the webinar using a device approved to access Zoom.
The webinar is accessible within the Contents tab (to the right of the Overview information).
Webinar duration
This webinar is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
1. Identify multiple pathways to forestry careers.
2. Identify ways to connect with career/academic mentors.
3. Navigate career pathway changes.
Rubric
Successful completion of the webinar is measured by viewing the entire webinar and completing the evaluation.
Evaluation
Participant feedback is appreciated to help SAF and presenters continually improve webinars for future programming.
CFEs
Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will earn 1.5 CFEs in Category 1. CFEs will automatically be added to your CFE record located on www.eforester.org.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this webinar and the evaluation, participants may download and print a certificate verifying completion of the webinar and earning CFEs. CFEs will be uploaded to participant CFE records by the end of the day (11:59 pm ET).
Return to Webinar (live or archived)
Once you are registered for the webinar, access this webinar within your MY DASHBOARD. Prior to the start time, the webinar will be listed under "Upcoming Live Events." Following the end of the webinar, the webinar will be accessible within the general listing of registered items of YOUR DASHBOARD. The archived webinar will be available for 1 year following its live air date.
Webinar Resources
Additional resources are available within the Resources tab and within the Contents tab.
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Refund
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Nan Pond
VP of Nature-Based Research and Monitoring
Rubicon Carbon
Dr. Nan C. Pond is a forest biometrician and data scientist. She is the Vice President at Nature-Based Research and Monitoring at Rubicon Carbon, where she leads a team responsible for investment due diligence and ongoing quality assurance and monitoring of nature-based carbon credit project investments. Nan has been a member of SAF for over 20 years. She was the recipient of the 2020 SAF Young Forester Leadership Award. Nan has been a member of SAF chapters in Michigan, Florida, Washington D.C., and New Mexico, and Massachusetts, and is currently the Secretary of New England SAF.
Dr. Ben Dolan
Professor of Biology and Director of Natural Areas and Plant Collections
University of Findlay
Ben Dolan, a professor of biology at the University of Findlay, also works part-time as an arborist with Advanced Tree Health in Findlay, Ohio. He holds certifications as an ISA Certified Arborist and an SAF Certified Urban and Community Forester. His forest ecology research examines plant community structure, invasive species, and canopy biodiversity.
Kerah Gomez
Utility Forester
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Kerah Gomez is an ISA Certified Utility Forester contracted with OG&E and a first-time mom to a wild little boy — which means she's basically managing trees by day and tantrums by night. She's currently pursuing a graduate certificate and MBA in Project Management, because clearly she thought nap time was the perfect time for homework. Who needs sleep when you’ve got ambition and snacks?
Marcella Windmuller-Campione
Associate Professor and Major Coordinator: Forest and Natural Resource Management
University of Minnesota
Dr. Marcella Windmuller-Campione received her B.S. and M.S. in Forestry from Michigan Technological University and PhD in Ecology from Utah State. She has been at the University of Minnesota since 2015 where she specializes in teaching, research, and extension related to silviculture and applied forest ecology where she advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Kayla Stuart
Tennessee Champion Tree Program Director
University of Tennessee - Institute of Agriculture
Kayla Stuart is a Master's Candidate at the University of Tennessee, School of Natural Resources where she also received her B.S. in Forestry. Her research focuses on characterizing the barriers and constraints of individuals in workforce programs and how they perceive careers in natural resources. She is the Program Director of the Tennessee Champion Tree Program, a career pathways specialist, and holds an SAF CCUCF and is an ISA Certified Arborist.
Victoria Duval (Moderator)
Membership Engagement and Professional Development Director
Society of American Foresters
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