Council of Advisors

The experienced members of our Council of Advisors bring their unique and varied perspectives to the Ecological Workforce Initiative, broadening our lens, expanding our network, and deepening our collective wisdom. Their strategic guidance and multi-layered support ensure that the Initiative stays focused on the high-level change for which we are aiming.

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Mark Cederborg

Founder and Advisory Chair

  • Throughout his 25 years in restoration construction, Mark has witnessed first-hand the need for industry-wide standards for restoration workers, and he brings his vision and insight to catalyzing the partnerships and resources necessary to create a recognized and respected identity for the ecological trade workers who implement environmental projects.

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Adam Davis

Managing Partner | Ecosystem Investment Partners

  • Changemaker, systems thinker, and ecosystem investment professional, Adam brings practical experience from large scale, privately-funded restoration projects that make use of innovative policy and sound science in order to contribute to a better balance for economy and ecology.

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SUE GARDNER

Senior Director | Stewardship & Conservation Science | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

  • In her career with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Sue has worked to create a new model for stewardship and community engagement. Under her leadership, the Conservancy’s Stewardship and Engagement Programs have pioneered creative ways to connect with and support local communities. Together with her passionate team, Sue is considered to be on the cutting edge of building diverse partnerships, creating immersive youth leadership and training programs, and supporting restoration programs across the parklands.

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FRANK PEREZ

Restoration Construction Foreman | Hanford

  • In his 15-year career as a restoration construction foreman, equipment operator, and laborer, Frank has garnered broad technical expertise building environmental projects in diverse habitats across California from alpine meadows to outer coastal dunes.  Frank brings the real-world perspective of the specialized trade workers whom EWI aims to elevate and enhances our trainings through his practical understanding of regulatory compliance combined with his expansive knowledge of construction techniques on ecological restoration projects.