Watershed Restoration Coordinator
WATERSHED RESTORATION GROUP
Contact
htitanich@stroudcenter.org
tel. 610-268-2153, ext. 1258
970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Interests and Expertise
Heather’s background is centered around connecting people with plants, including working in public horticulture and urban forestry. She has a passion for supporting equitable access to green spaces and conserving forest resources. She works with landowners to establish conservation practices to improve the quality of nearby streams, such as planting and maintaining riparian buffers. In her free time, Heather enjoys going on hikes and mycological forays.
Education
- B.S., environmental resource management, minor in urban forestry. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.
Professional Experience
- Watershed restoration coordinator, Stroud Water Research Center, 2023–present.
- Community forester, Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, Delaware, 2021–2023.
- Dorrance H. Hamilton educational fellow, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, Pennsylvania, 2019–2021.
- Native orchid research intern, Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, Delaware, 2018.
- Dendrology teaching assistant, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, 2018.
- Horticulture intern, Tyler Arboretum, Media, Pennsylvania, 2018.
Certifications
- ISA Certified Arborist PD-2880A, 2021–present.
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, 2021–present.
