Joe Wheelock

Joe Wheelock is a seasoned professional with diverse experience in environmental management and research. Currently serving as Program Manager and previously as Program Coordinator for Heartland Tree Alliance at Bridging The Gap since July 2019, Joe is responsible for overseeing tree planting projects and community engagement. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Research Scientist at SynTech Research, focusing on terrestrial ecotoxicology, and as an Americorps Vista with BoysGrow, promoting youth entrepreneurship through agriculture. Joe's academic background includes a Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture with a focus on Entomology from Iowa State University and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology and Spanish from Luther College.