About the Event
Join us for an insightful virtual discussion on the critical issue of land use management in the American West, focusing on improving public lands and mitigating the increasingly disastrous wildfires that threaten these landscapes. This conversation will bring together experts in the field to discuss innovative approaches and practical solutions for enhancing climate resilience around today's burning issues.
Our distinguished panel includes Madison Yablonski from the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), who will share her expertise on market-based solutions to environmental challenges. She will be joined by Sarah Jensen from the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), known for her work in promoting market-based environmentalism, and Aaron Castillo-White from America's Future [AF], who has extensive experience in climate and land management policy across three continents.
This event will delve into the complexities of land use in the context of climate change, addressing how strategic management can protect public lands and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Topics will include the role of public and private partnerships, the importance of economic incentives in conservation, and the future of land stewardship in a changing climate.
Whether you're a policymaker, environmental advocate, or simply concerned about the future of the American West, this conversation promises to provide valuable insights and actionable ideas for fostering a more resilient landscape.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with developing leaders in the field and contribute to the discussion on how to better manage our land for a safer, more sustainable future.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Madison Yablonski
Madison Yablonski serves as the federal policy associate at PERC, where she plays a crucial role in shaping policy strategy and managing government affairs to advance key reforms grounded in PERC’s innovative research.
Madison brings with her a diverse background in political campaigns and public service. Having interned in various political offices and worked on federal campaigns, she has experience navigating the intersection of people, politics, and policy. Her introduction to free market environmentalism began early with an internship at Tall Timbers, an internationally recognized research center and land conservancy. Now at PERC, she blends her passion for conservation with the complexities of policy implementation.
Sarah Jensen
Sarah Jensen is a Policy Manager for the American Conservation Coalition. Sarah recently received a master’s in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San Jose State University, specializing in Rehabilitation Science for Physical Therapy.
Prior to working with ACC, Sarah spent over three years as an active ACC member, starting and leading local branches and becoming the organization’s first Ambassador. She has published articles in Colorado Politics, Daily Camera, and Western Tribune and testified before the Colorado Senate.
Aaron Castillo-White
Aaron Castillo-White is a Los Angeles-based consultant and Founding Executive Director of Kultur Mercado, an organization working to advance liberty and democracy through its diversity.
He has worked in policy, fundraising, and programming across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Aaron holds bachelor’s degrees in Politics and Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and a Master’s in Environmental Policy from Tel Aviv University.
His work has appeared in the Orange County Register, Forward, Sacramento Bee, America's Future, and more.