Autumn Ford

Autumn Ford has extensive experience in both professional development and the music industry, currently serving as a Professional Development Specialist at the Society of American Foresters since January 2022, where responsibilities include managing the Elevate learning management system and overseeing a scholarship program. As Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Fourth Strike Records, Autumn collaborates with a committee to uplift LGBTQ+ artists and has successfully facilitated online shows with significant viewership. Previous roles include a Climate Corps Sustainability Fellow with the City of Mountain View, where outreach for energy-saving programs was implemented, and a board member for the Central Coast Queer Archive Project, among others. Autumn holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Protection from California Polytechnic State University and a certificate in Climate Protection Professional from Skyline College.