The daughter of Sam and Ann Chapman, the youngest of four siblings, dog mom, and DC area native, Ronda Chapman has been Equity Director at the Trust for Public Land for the last two years. There, she works alongside teams to bring parks and nature to the places, people, and communities that can most benefit as a matter of health, equity, and justice. She has spent two decades leading efforts on climate resilience, water infrastructure and equity, renewable energy, and waste management for municipal, higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining The Trust for Public Land, Chapman served as a Senior Associate for PolicyLink, where she was responsible for building out and integrating the organization’s national water equity and climate resilience portfolios in close concert with frontline organizers, community-based organizations, and conservation organizations. She is currently on the Boards of Directors for the River Network, Justice Outside, and Center for Diversity in the Environment (CDE). As a skilled facilitator, Ronda derives great joy convening innovators and fostering the growth of rising leaders who are committed to the possibilities of equitable communities rooted in healing and love. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys recreating outside whenever possible, especially with her pooch, Buddy.