Delie Wilkens

Director, Communities
delie@usendowment.org

Delie Wilkens serves as the Director of Communities for the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, where she focuses on the intersection of sustainable forestry and the ability of landowners and communities to build economic prosperity and resilience. She serves on the boards of Tennessee Women in Green (TWIG) and Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS), contributing her expertise in conservation, sustainability, and community engagement.

Originally from Southwestern Virginia, Delie holds a Master of Science in Forestry from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor’s in Anthropology & Geography from Appalachian State University. She is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served in Paraguay as an Agriculture & Forestry Extensionist. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Delie is passionate about her work, trail running, and her pets!

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