Toby Bokum-Fauth

yale university - yale school of the environment

Toby Bokum-Fauth is a candidate for a Master of Forestry at the Yale School of the Environment. Growing up in Vermont, he developed a strong conservation ethic and a deep love for the woods. As an undergraduate, he dedicated his summers to removing invasive species from Lake Fairlee in Vermont. After college, he gained experience in outdoor education in Minnesota's Boundary Waters before joining the Student Conservation Association. During his twelve years at the Association, including two as vice president of partnerships, Toby designed award-winning programs to cultivate a diverse and inclusive pipeline of future conservation leaders. He built long-term partnerships with federal agencies, state entities, and nonprofits to launch major conservation workforce initiatives. Most recently, he worked with the US Forest Service to establish the Wildland Fire Academy, supporting wildfire crisis strategy landscapes and communities. At Yale, Toby is stepping back from his working life to deepen his knowledge of conservation science, which he considers essential for effective leadership in the conservation field.