About ReLeaf

Mission & Goals

California ReLeaf was founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2004. Our mission is to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests.

California ReLeaf works statewide to promote alliances among community-based groups, individuals, industry, and government agencies, encouraging each to contribute to the livability of our cities and the protection of our environment by planting and caring for trees. California ReLeaf also serves as the State’s volunteer coordinator for urban forestry in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Our goals include:

• Expanding delivery of services and resources to California ReLeaf Network Groups.
• Broadening funding opportunities for urban and community forestry projects.
• Fostering involvement within the urban forestry movement by California’s diverse communities.
• Improving legislative outreach and advocacy efforts on a state and federal level.

See our latest Annual Report here.

Sponsors

California ReLeaf’s programs are possible because of generous support of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the USDA Forest Service.

Staff

  • Joe Liszewski
    Executive Director
    (916) 497-0034
  • Ashley Mastin
    Program Manager, Network & Communications
    (916) 497-0037

  • Kathleen Ford
    Program Manager, Finance & Administration
    (916) 497-0036
  • Chuck Mills
    Program Manager, Grants
    (916) 497-0035

Board of Directors

  • Amelia Oliver
    Board President
    Community Member
    Wheatland, CA
  • Rose Epperson
    Board Treasurer
    Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
    Porterville, CA
  • Teresa Villegas
    Board Secretary
    Environmental Consultant
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Gail Church
    Tree Musketeers
    El Segundo, CA
  • Jim Clark
    HortScience, Inc.
    Pleasanton, CA