Ashley Traut is the Senior Advisor for the Greater Baltimore Wilderness Coalition, where he works to unite regional partners around creating a thriving, resilient and equitable green infrastructure network throughout Central Maryland. Ashley also runs Gaiacene Services, an environmental consulting firm that specializes in site-scale, nature-based and renewable energy solutions. Prior to these roles, Ashley served as Senior Program Manager for Innovative Stormwater Projects at Blue Water Baltimore where he developed and led programs focused on community-wide stormwater reduction strategies and oversaw the design and construction of capital stormwater projects. Ashley has a Master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, and is a graduate of the Maryland Climate Leadership Academy.
Outside of work, Ashley loves hiking and camping with his wife, two kids and friends, birding and mushrooming, cooking, and pondering the meaning of life, be it while meditating or enjoying a few beers.