2026 Speakers

Opening Keynote

Lenya Quinn-Davidson, Fire Network Director for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lenya leads a statewide team working on various facets of fire resiliency, from wildland fire management and the built environment to workforce development and community capacity. Over the last 15 years, Lenya’s work has focused in large part on the human connection with fire, and breaking down social, political, and cultural barriers to beneficial fire. Lenya has worked at various scales, including locally with private landowners and community members; at the state level, where she collaborates on policy, research, and training; and nationally/internationally, through her leadership on the Women-in-Fire Training Exchange (WTREX) Program.

Closing Keynote

David Smith, Park Superintendent, Golden Gate National Parks

David Smith is a 34-year veteran of the National Park Service and serves as the superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area as well as Muir Woods National Monument and Fort Point National Historic Site. Previously, Smith served as superintendent at Joshua Tree National Park. During his career, he has served as a law enforcement ranger, park interpreter, firefighter, and biological technician in a host of western parks. At Golden Gate, Smith leads a team of 300 park staff serving over 17 million visitors annually at the country’s premier urban National Park.

Panel: From Wildfire Suppression to Forest Resilience

Panel: OceanS AND THE Kelp forest frontier

PANEL: From Forest Residues to Opportunity: Building a Circular Bioeconomy

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