Elise Suronen has 14 years of experience in restoration ecology and natural resources as a researcher, project and program manager.  Throughout her time at the Marin RCD, Elise has managed over $8 million in local, state and federal grants on private lands.  Those dollars were used to implement over 50 high-priority restoration projects throughout Marin County in partnership with over 40 land managers, state and federal agencies and non-profits.  She is certified in Regenerative Design Lab; Negotiating Effective Environmental Agreements; and Facilitation Skills for Scientists, Planners and Resource Managers.  Elise has a M.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Idaho and published two papers from her graduate research work on evaluating fire as a habitat restoration tool: Northwestern Naturalist 2013, and Forest Ecology and Management 2013.  She is a certified professional coach and the founder of Wyld Within, a consultancy and platform for regenerative leadership.  Elise believes that if we embrace designing and leading by nature (using living systems as our muse and guide), we can create a healthier and equitable future for all.