MEET THE TEAM
Deep expertise.
Collaborative by design.
New March brings together specialists in forest certification, sustainability, conservation, research, operations, and program management—combining technical depth with practical thinking.
CEO
Sarah Crow
A recognized leader in forests, sustainability, and technical strategy, Sarah brings analytical thinking and practical problem-solving to complex client challenges.
Her expertise spans forest certification, sustainability strategy, deforestation, risk assessment, forest products and feedstocks, bioenergy, conservation policy, and stakeholder engagement.
Before launching New March, Sarah spent 10 years with the American Forest Foundation, including senior leadership of the American Tree Farm System and development of sustainability solutions.
A former Fulbright Scholar to Ukraine, she holds a BS in Forestry from the University of Montana and an MS in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont.
OUR TEAM
Specialized expertise.
One collaborative team.
Explore the experience and perspectives behind New March.
Eric guides and supports forest product companies in developing and maintaining certification programs across a wide range of forest product sectors.
His experience includes single-site, multisite, and triple Chain of Custody programs, sustainability systems, material tracking and accounting, trademark requirements, claims, and strategic procurement planning.
Prior to joining New March, Eric worked for a pulp and paper company in North Carolina. He holds a BS in Biosystems Engineering from Michigan State University.
Jerry brings more than three decades of nonprofit conservation experience, including senior leadership with the American Forest Foundation.
His career has also included work with The Wilderness Society, the U.S. Forest Service, and ITT Rayonier, as well as reporting on environmental and political issues for the Associated Press and National Public Radio.
Jerry earned his forestry degree from Duke University.
Diana brings extensive experience in human resources, administration, bookkeeping, and business operations.
Her background includes work in banking, trade association leadership, and the launch and management of a successful family-owned retail business.
Diana holds a BA from The George Washington University with a concentration in botanical illustration.
Lauren brings experience in social science research and international development program management.
Her background includes work with the World Bank’s Gender Innovation Lab, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s African Studies Program, and Ashoka Changemakers.
She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MA in Gender, Globalization, and Human Rights from the University of Galway.
EXTENDED EXPERTISE
The right expertise
for every challenge.
New March collaborates with trusted specialists and partner organizations to bring together the skills each client and project requires.