Tree Summit Speaker Highlight: J'reyesha Brannon

J'reyesha Brannon will be presenting her Canopy of Stories project which pairs community stories with tree and heat data to visually demonstrate how climate change impacts BIPOC and low-income communities in Multnomah County. The collection of community stories creates a fuller picture of the impact of climate change and rising temperatures on the lives of people living in areas with lower tree canopy. This project is a powerful example of frontline communities using data as a tool to influence policy.

J'reyesha Brannon is a civil/environmental engineer based in Portland, Oregon, with a passion for environmental justice, civic engagement, and diversifying STEM fields. In addition to the Canopy of Stories project, she has also created Cultivating Justice in a Changing Climate: An Environmental Justice Indicator Storytelling Zine with Coalition of Communities of Color and Multnomah County.

Tree Summit is a free public event featuring presentations from guest speakers and the opportunity to engage with community partners working to care for and expand access to our urban forest. Learn more about Tree Summit 2026 and RSVP here.