Lauren Smith
Forest Health Project Manager II
Lauren Smith grew up in Los Angeles and is an alum of San Francisco State University. She graduated with double majors in Environmental Studies: Sustainability and Social Justice and Geography: Natural Resource Management. She has varied experience working as a community organizer, field biologist, toxicology chemist and in environmental education. Most recently, she worked with the Forest Service on the Stanislaus National Forest as a Recreation Field Technician focusing on public access and safety, forest health and fire prevention with a personal focus on watershed health on the Tuolumne River and Cherry Lake. Lauren is excited to join TRT’s team and help lead restoration efforts across the landscape!