People and Partners

Sara Tillie, Director

Sara joined the Cleveland Tree Coalition in July 2024 with a commitment to center equity and focus in on the connection between urban forestry and public health. She has previously served in the public sector at the City of Cleveland Department of Public Health and Lorain County Public Health. In her current role as the Executive Director, Sara advocates for equitable tree planting and maintenance, with a focus on genuine community engagement and empowerment. She has a Masters in Public Health from Case Western Reserve University and a Masters in Urban Planning and Development from Cleveland State University. Her favorite places to be among trees are on the Cleveland Metroparks trails and in the Adirondacks, in upstate New York.