For more than 25 years, Dogwood Alliance has worked to preserve forests in 14 statesacross the Southeastern United States. Through advocacy, joining with partnerorganizations, and community education and activism, Dogwood has conserved millionsof acres of forest lands. As founder and Executive Director Danna Smith says, the work“comes from a place of love for people and our planet, ” which means advocating for thepeople in the communities where deforestation occurs. Dogwood Alliance focuses onfour areas of impact: Forests & Climate, fighting Wood Pellet Biomass, promotingCommunity Solutions, and Environmental & Social Justice. In what often seems like aDavid and Goliath battle, Dogwood has gone up against organizations like Staples, theEU Parliament, and McDonald’s.Leadership Profile