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Caitlyn Pollihan serves as CEO and Executive Director for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

During her tenure Caitlyn successfully led the organization’s relocation to Atlanta, GA US, initiated the modernization of ISA systems and operations, and has increased the global connectivity and accessibility of the association. In her role, she advocates for the professional practice of arboriculture and works to build worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees and why they need professional care. ISA’s network has grown to over 26,000 members and 70 component organizations during Caitlyn’s tenure and the organization has conferred over 57,000 credentials.

Prior to joining ISA, Caitlyn served as the executive director of the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) and the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC). In this role, she facilitated the development of the organization’s strategic goals and agendas and worked with members and CWSF/WFLC staff to ensure the organization’s success.

Caitlyn participates in several coalitions and committees, such as the Sustainable Urban Forestry Coalition Steering Committee, the i-Tree Executive Committee, the ASAE International Associations Advisory Council, the Women’s Forest Congress Steering Committee and previously served on numerous public policy committees and was an appointed member of the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System Land Management Planning Rule.

Caitlyn holds a bachelor’s degree in contemporary media and journalism/public relations from the University of South Dakota and a master’s degree in organizational communication from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has a Certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management and has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the highest professional credential in the association industry.