Jill Stasz Harris

Chief of Finance and Executive Team Member at the American Forest Foundation

Jill Stasz Harris is currently the Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations at the American Forest Foundation (AFF), a position she has held since August 2022.1 3 Her role at AFF involves advancing the organization as a strong and high-performing entity aligned with its vision, strategy, and values.3

Professional Experience

Prior to joining AFF, Jill had an extensive career in leadership roles across various organizations:

COO & CFO at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) from June 2019 to August 20221
Chief Financial Officer at the World Cocoa Foundation from July 2014 to July 20181
Interim CFO, Vice President, and Managing Director of Administration at NetHope from April 2012 to July 20141
Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Social Enterprise Alliance in 20111
President and CEO of Upper Valley Humane Society from 2004 to 20101
Executive Director at Yankee Ingenuity Fund from 2002 to 20041
Strategic, Business Planning, and Business Development Manager at Hewlett-Packard from 1997 to 20021

Education

Jill Harris holds the following educational qualifications:

MBA in Leadership and Non-Profit from Stanford University Graduate School of Business (1995-1997)1
BA in Economics from Colby College (1982-1986)1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout her career, Jill has demonstrated expertise in:

Financial management and strategic decision-making
Organizational growth and sustainability
Non-profit leadership and administration
Business planning and development

Her diverse background in both for-profit and non-profit sectors has equipped her with a unique skill set to contribute to the American Forest Foundation's mission of empowering family forest owners and advancing conservation efforts.2 3