If you would like to reach Friends of Trees and aren’t sure which staff member to contact, please write us at [email protected].
Below are some helpful direct numbers*:
Buy a Tree:Â 503-595-0212
Volunteer:Â 503-595-0213
Donate:Â 503-595-0214
*Please note that to all of our staff are primarily working from home or in the field and only periodically have access to voicemail. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Our staff members are listed in alphabetical order, starting with the Portland office, followed by the Eugene office. We’d love to hear from you!
Want to learn more about the Tree Team? Check out Beneath the Bark for some fun facts, tidbits and secrets!
Portland Staff

Kathy Armstrong
Development & Communications Director
She/Her/Hers
Certified Master Gardener
503-467-2512

Carey Aroonsuck
Volunteer & Operations Administrator
She/Her/Hers
Habla español (Nivel intermedio)
503-467-2531

Ian Bonham
Neighborhood Trees Senior Specialist
He/Him/His
ISA Certified Arborist, PN-9204A
503-467-2525

Whitney Dorer
Deputy Director
She/Her/Hers
ISA Certified Arborist, PN-9156A
Habla español (intermedio)
503-467-2521

Kristina Kavonian
Neighborhood Trees Customer Service Specialist
She/Her/Hers
503-467-2529
Habla español
Ich spreche Deutsch

Manuel Ku
Field Specialist
He/Him/His

Andrew Land
Neighborhood Trees Senior Specialist
He/Him/His
ISA Certified Arborist, PN-7456A
Habla español (Nivel intermedio)
Home orchardist and pruning resource
503-467-2518

Gabriel Mendez
Volunteer & Outreach Specialist
He/Him/His
503-467-2523
Habla español (intermedio)

Christine Smith
Neighborhood Trees Specialist
She/Her/Hers
Habla español (Nivel intermedio)
503-467-2526

Litzy Venturi
Sr Neighborhood Trees Specialist
She/Her/Hers
ISA Certified Arborist, PN-9337A
503-467-2519
Eugene Staff

Erik Burke
Eugene Director
They/Them/Theirs
ISA Certified Arborist, PN-6956AM
Landscape Construction Professional, #15562
541-632-3683