What is TreeFolks Young Professionals?
TreeFolks Young Professionals (ages 21 – 40ish) volunteer, educate, fundraise, and build community in support of the mission of TreeFolks: planting, caring for, and giving people free trees to plant!
Service
Social
Education
Membership
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Why Support the Urban Forest with an Annual Membership?
Pollution
Trees give us the air we breathe and remove toxins from the airFlood Prevention
Roots help prevent soil erosion and soak up water to reduce flooding
Homes
Friends of all shapes and sizes call trees home and rely on them for food and shelter
Shade
Trees reduce electric bills and keep us cool
Atmosphere
Think of your favorite picnic, restaurant, bar, and/or park enhanced by trees
Activities
Do not forget to be grateful for climbing, swinging, decorating, and much more!Become a Supporting Member
Support the Central Texas urban forest with an annual membership. Please select a TreeFolks donation level below:
| Tax Deductible TreeFolks Donation | $60/yr (Thanks!) |
Membership Bonuses: TreeFolksYP Tee Shirt | |
| TreeFolks & TreeFolksYP Event Discounts | |
| BAND App Community Access |
Meet Our Core Team
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TreeFolks Young Professionals Core Team members volunteer to help plan social, educational, volunteer, and fundraising events to help engage young professionals in planting trees and caring for the environment.
James Odom
Environmental Underwriter
Hello! I'm James Odom and I joined the TFYP Executive Committee in 2023. I moved to Austin from Raleigh North Carolina in late 2018 and got involved with TreeFolks shortly after.
Cage Johnson
Software Engineer
I love trees!
Alexis Dorn
QA Engineer, TFYP Exec Team
I am a QA engineer by day, social cause champion by night. I love to bring my passion for causes away from the computer and outside in nature and my Austin community. I've worked, volunteered and sat on the board of other animal welfare and community development nonprofits.
Kyle Hoskins
Software Developer
I work on a computer all day, so I love a chance to get outside and hike, kayak, or play sports (mostly tennis these days). I volunteer with TreeFolks because it gives me a chance to support planting trees all across Austin!
Andrew Overby
Product Manager
I have always been interested in environmental & nature-related topics, and spend a lot of time outside when I can. In the past, I have done some gardening, and look forward to helping plant lots of trees!
Zach Rubin
Data Analyst
I work with computers and numbers a lot, but I'm passionate about nature and trees. I really like working with my hands and looking at a project when it's finished (like planting a baby tree)!
Joshua Johnson
Software Engineering Consultant
My interests in tree stems from my desire to create a more healthy environment and community. The fight against climate change starts with grassroots efforts like TFYP.
Valerie Benson
Higher Education Professional
Being new to Central Texas, I wanted an opportunity to connect with likeminded folks that enjoy supporting the environment. Treefolks gives me the opportunity to not only connect with others but to also directly impact the community by tree planting, reforestation, and environmental education initiatives.
Celeste Flahaven
Copywriting and Email Marketing Manager
I grew up going on tree walks with my dad, an activity I think later contributed to my interest in ecology. As a former farmer and now communications expert, I hope to bring my experience and love for trees to the community!
Jonathan Friedman
Renewable Energy Engineer
Building community from the roots! Engaging in direct action to improve sustainability while being apart of a community of nature oriented folks, especially as someone who spends their day working on a computer
Kristen Koppel
Environmental Protection Specialist
I am eager to get more involved in the conservation space in Austin! I want to make a difference in my community, and the collaboration with other environmentally conscious folks is a huge bonus.
Davin Singh
Software Engineer
I grew up playing in the mud under my backyard's fruit trees, camping with boy scouts, and hugging the California redwoods on road trips. In college, I felt a sense of community leading a research group building AI waste bins. I recently moved to Austin, so I'm excited about volunteering with TreeFolks and supporting Austin's beautiful nature!
Nathan Mandi
AI Engineer/Consultant
I've been looking for a group like Treefolks that share my love of trees and giving back to the environment. They do such great work an Austin is better off for it. In addition to just being out in nature, I enjoy rock climbing, running, meditation, and volunteering at farms.