Kathleen McIntyre is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Environmental Improvement Program Division Manager and Forest Health Program Manager at Tahoe Regional Planning Agency since August 2019. Kathleen holds a PhD in Forest Sciences from Colorado State University, where education was completed in 2019, along with a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan. Previous roles include Permit Coordinator at Chevron, Staff Scientist at ERM, Environmental Planner at Shoener Environmental, and various positions focused on climate, fundraising, and education. Kathleen's expertise encompasses regulatory processes, GIS mapping, and environmental project management, supported by extensive hands-on experience in planning and outreach initiatives.