Jared Messinger
Deputy Director, Restoration

Jared is the Deputy Director of WRI's Restoration team, where he helps manage program delivery, operations, strategy, and fundraising. The Restoration team is comprised of talented experts around the globe who work to restore ecosystems and deliver benefits to communities, climate, and nature.
Prior to joining the Restoration team, Jared worked with Global Forest Watch, where he managed a small grants fund that supports civil society projects working on forest governance. He previously worked on stream and wetland restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay region, on species conservation projects in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and with the Arbor Day Foundation to implement a tree-based energy efficiency program in the United States.
Jared holds an MPA in Environmental Science & Policy from Columbia University and a BSc in Natural Resource Conservation and Forestry from Virginia Tech.
Jared lives in Hyattsville, MD, with his wife, three sons, and two dogs.
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Global 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 ForestsTerraMatch
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 RestorationAssisted Natural Regeneration Alliance
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectThe Assisted Natural Regeneration Alliance is building a technical assistance facility that collects requests from ANR practitioners and connects them with experienced peers, funders, policymakers, and researchers.
Part of Forest and Landscape RestorationRestore Local
Visit ProjectAccelerating locally led land restoration across Africa’s vital landscapes
Part of Forest and Landscape Restoration