Hilary Franz is the President and CEO of American Forests, leading efforts throughout the United States to restore public, private, and Tribal forestlands, reduce catastrophic wildfires and other natural disasters, and create healthier more resilient communities.She previouslyserved as Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands from 2017 to 2025, leading wildfire response and managing six million acres of state lands. She transformed the state’s wildfire strategy, launched its first Forest Health Resilience Plan, restored one million acres in seven years, and secured major state and federal investments. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in climate resilience and forest restoration.