Urban Ecology & Environmental Justice
Designing resilient, thriving ecosystems in the neighborhoods people actually live in — where green space and equity go hand in hand.
Great Lakes + Downriver
Your insider to
urban conservation.
Bringing nature closer to families and communities — one trail, one story, one conversation at a time.
About
"I describe myself as a greening strategist — someone who supports the design of resilient ecosystems and communities where all can thrive."
My work lives at the intersection of urban ecology, environmental justice, and place-based community care. I'm not waiting for conservation to change — I'm building what I want to see: a field where families, mothers, and communities of color have a seat, a trail, and a voice.
Co-host, Moms Who Pause podcast
Focus Areas
The work, in three parts
Mom in Conservation
An honest, ongoing series on what it really costs — and what it takes — to build a career in conservation while raising a family.
Access & Representation
Making sure the next Black or Brown girl at the conservation conference isn't the only one — and doesn't have to find her way alone.
“I'm not waiting for conservation to change. I'm building what I want to see.”
“Integrity and equity aren't soft skills. They're the most powerful tools I have.”
“The job I trained for isn't the job I do.”
Podcast
Moms Who Pause
Tiffany co-hosts Moms Who Pause, a podcast for mothers navigating the messy, meaningful pause points of career and identity — including what it looks like to build a life and a career in conservation without losing yourself in the process.
Follow Along
On Instagram: @tiffroody
Weekly stories from the field, the trail, and motherhood — organized into three ongoing series.
My Village
Community, motherhood, and the people who make it possible.
PureMichigan
Local spots, hidden trails, and the beauty of the Great Lakes state.
Adventures
Field notes from the places she goes to breathe.
Connect
Invite Tiffany
Available for podcast guest appearances, speaking engagements, panels, and partnerships around urban conservation, environmental justice, and motherhood.
Podcast Guest
Bring her perspective on conservation, motherhood, and building a nontraditional career to your show.
Speaking & Panels
Talks on environmental justice, urban ecology, and equity in conservation for conferences, retreats, and organizations.
Partnerships
Collaborations with parks, nature centers, brands, and community organizations working toward the same goals.