Camille Swezy (Sustainable Forest Management, ‘20) is a biomass and forestry consultant at Mule Ears Consulting. Her journey through the College of Forestry shaped her career into one rooted in environmental conservation and sustainable forest management. One of her favorite memories at the college was her experience in Forest Operations Analysis (FE 440). “Looking back, I learned so much in that class, and it ended up informing my Master of Forestry project and the line of work I’m in today,” Swezy said. “The college exposed me to a range of topics and fields of study in the forestry world.” This variety prepared her for the diverse work she currently does. As a California registered professional forester, she specializes in lowvalue wood and biomass utilization, conducting wood supply assessments for entities working on wildfire prevention and forest health. Swezy also coordinates forest management projects for small landowners and is a consulting grant writer for wood energy facilities, sawmills, non-profits and resource conservation districts. “What I love most about being a consultant is I get to help many entities achieve success at the same time,” she said. “There is a lot of need in California to advance forest and fuels management work and I enjoy working toward that goal from many angles.” Her advice for students that are considering forestry is to take a range of classes to gain diverse experience and knowledge. She noted that forestry is interdisciplinary, and having a strong foundation in a variety of forestry-related topics sets future graduates up to succeed in the field. 11 FOCUS - SPRING 2025 Camille Swezy M.S. in Sustainable Forest Management, ‘20 Biomass Forestry Consultant, Mule Ears Consulting
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