Isabel Harrington
Development Coordinator, TerraMatch

Isabel is the Development Coordinator for the TerraMatch platform within WRI’s Global Restoration Initiative. She supports the expansion of the platform, facilitating restoration efforts by connecting local leaders with funding and growth opportunities.
Prior to WRI, Isabel was a policy intern at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. During her two-year tenure, she led outreach initiatives, managed partnerships, and conducted research to inform statewide park policy and management. In her role at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, she performed grant eligibility research. She continued her work with community outreach, with a particular focus on disaster mitigation plan development.
Isabel earned a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University, where she majored in Philosophy and Environmental Studies. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, squash (the sport), as well as all water-based activities.
Projects
TerraMatch
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectTerraMatch connects local land restoration champions to capital and technical assistance through a trusted online system that vets their work, supports their growth, and monitors their progress.
Part of Forest and Landscape RestorationGlobal Restoration Initiative
Visit ProjectWRI is partnering with governments, businesses, and communities around the world to restore millions of hectares of deforested and degraded land.
Part of ForestsRestore Local
Visit ProjectAccelerating locally led land restoration across Africa’s vital landscapes
Part of Forest and Landscape Restoration