Charlie Truettner

Charlie Truettner is a skilled professional in climate science and ecology, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Climate Science at American Forests since January 2024. Truettner's expertise includes studying the impact of wildfires on the carbon cycle in Alaskan boreal forests as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Northern Arizona University from July 2022 to November 2023. Previously, Truettner co-founded True Tree Farm LLC, focusing on tree seedling production for reforestation, and held various research and teaching roles at universities and organizations, including the University of Nevada, Reno, and Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research. Truettner's educational background includes a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and multiple degrees in Quaternary Science and Environmental Science.