Wednesday, March 26, 2008 – VIEW WEBINAR / Download Podcast

SFI, Inc. is a fully independent, registered non-profit organization, whose governance structure equally represents three chambers – social, economic and environmental – which are solely responsible for the SFI Program. SFI is a research and science-based standard that takes careful consideration of forestry issues of interest in the marketplace, and through its continual improvement process, often builds new requirements into its standard that reflect a thoughtful and comprehensive approach. This presentation will provide an overview of the SFI certification systems, current areas of emphasis (such as marketing and green building), and provide up to date information on the SFI Program.

Presented by: Allison Welde
Manager of Conservation Partnerships and Communications, SFI, Inc.
She has been with the SFI Program since 2003. Currently, she works directly with all SFI stakeholders to identify areas of potential collaboration and to partner on projects or activities of mutual interest. Allison is also responsible for keeping track of news and media items of importance to SFI, and also drafting and following up on any responses needed. Allison also speaks at and attends various conferences throughout the year in support of the SFI program’s network of conservation organizations. While formerly with the Sustainable Forestry Board, she was responsible for coordinating the work of the Board and all of their working committees, in addition to performing research and outreach activities. Before joining the SFB, Allison earned a Masters in Forest Management from Duke University in 2003. Allison has also worked as a Data Analyst for The Hay Group, Inc, a large human resources consulting firm in Philadelphia. Her Bachelors degree is in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies, which she earned from Drew University in New Jersey, in 2000.