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Panel Discussions 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Natural Resources Research, Practice, and Education

Forest Service Community Navigator Initiative Panel

Friday, September 20, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST

Location: Embassy Suites, Canyon Maple B

Speaker(s)

Chris Farley, n/a (he/him/his)

Deputy BIL & IRA Coordinator, State Private & Tribal Forestry
USDA Forest Service
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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Therese Ryley

Community Navigator Initiative Director
Coalitions & Collaboratives
Sean Foran

Community Navigator
USDA Forest Service

This panel will highlight the new Forest Service Community Navigator Program, which aims to take a community-centric approach to assisting communities in identifying available funding and accessing those funds. Speakers from the Forest Service, Coalitions & Collaboratives, and others will present their work.

Learning Objectives:

Create SAF community awareness the new Forest Service Community Navigator initiative
Describe some key considerations, barriers, and opportunities for engaging with communities that have been historically underserved.