Biography
LaTresse Snead is a multi-faceted leader and visionary changemaker with deep expertise in program leadership, strategic planning, global fundraising and partnerships, board governance, budget management, and capacity building.
She most recently served as chief program officer of the National Park Foundation (NPF), where she drove awareness and engagement in the national parks system and oversaw more than $55 million in program investments. Driven by a deep desire to influence and build diverse, nonprofit talent, LaTresse launched Bonsai Leadership Group LLC, with the goal of developing multicultural leaders and helping nonprofit executives cultivate inclusive, dynamic and high-performing teams to succeed in an increasingly complex workplace. Bonsai offers leadership coaching and consulting for individuals and teams; succession planning and strategic guidance; board assessment, development and training; and program development, consultation, and support.
LaTresse’s previous experience includes seven years at The Nature Conservancy; she started her career there as director of volunteer programs and community outreach and went on to become global director of the Healthy Cities program. She has also held leadership positions at the American Red Cross, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
LaTresse is a dedicated volunteer leader currently serving on the boards of Georgia Audubon Board of Directors and the North American Association of Environmental Educators. She holds a master’s from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s from San Francisco State University, and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area.