Bettina von Hagen is CEO of Ecotrust Forest Management, a forestland investment management and advisory company created by nonprofit Ecotrust. The company purchases and manages forestland in the region to build long-term value for investors while improving the environmental and social outcomes of forestry. Bettina previously served as Vice President at Ecotrust for the Natural Capital Fund, a $50 million working endowment that develops and invests in triple-bottom line initiatives including Shorebank Pacific Corporation, an environmental banking company; the Natural Capital Center, a LEED-gold redeveloped warehouse; and the North Pacific Fisheries Trust, which helps community entities purchase quota shares in restricted fisheries. While at Ecotrust, Bettina initiated a new program in Ecosystem Services focused on developing markets and supportive policies for carbon storage, water quality and biodiversity. Prior to joining Ecotrust, Bettina was a Vice President at First Interstate Bank of Oregon and managed the banking relationships of large and mid-sized companies in the region. Bettina holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA in Biology and History from the University of the Pacific. Bettina currently serves on the boards of the Climate Trust, Forest Trends, Ecotrust Forest Management, and the Voluntary Carbon Standards Association.
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Allison Wood is a partner in Hunton & Williams’ Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on environmental law, ...













