Katherine Barton

Katherine Barton is a Senior Manager at American Forests, overseeing climate-smart reforestation projects in Southern California since January 2022. Prior experience includes serving as a Stewardship Crew Member at MT. ADAMS RESOURCE STEWARDS, where Katherine implemented forest management strategies, and as a Garden Educator and Coordinator at Growing Gardens, focusing on community engagement in sustainable agriculture through project management and data analysis. Earlier roles include Urban Gardens Program Coordinator for the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, managing urban garden programs in Title 1 neighborhoods. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont.