Offbeat Love Stories and More by Jennifer K. Lafferty

The CW's southern comfort rom-com followed these two from first hooking up in what they both assumed would be a one-night stand with a stranger they'd never see again, to their eventual enemies-to-lovers arc as they formed two-thirds of a sizzling love triangle (with Scott Porter's George making up the other third).

But, sophisticated New York City doctor Zoe ( Rachel Bilson) and womanizer country boy Wade (Wilson Bethel) never could seem to figure out that normal relationship trajectory on Hart of Dixie. TNC's world-class programs, vast network of dedicated volunteers and supporters and track record of well-respected science and innovative partnerships are what the world needs now more than ever to build a brighter future for both people and the planet.Boy meets girl, and first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a.well, you know the rest. “I am honored, energized and inspired by the opportunity to work with The Nature Conservancy’s passionate and committed team to build on their tremendous legacy of conservation leadership in Virginia and beyond. The Virginia native began her career with the Virginia Department of Forestry and held numerous leadership positions in addition to state forester-including deputy forester and the agency’s first chief of urban and community forestry-during her 18 years with the agency. Prior to her appointment as secretary, Bettina served as state forester. In 2018, she was appointed to serve as the fourth secretary of agriculture and forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia, working to build two of Virginia’s largest private industries while also protecting the environment and strengthening local communities. She was the first woman appointed to both positions.

Joining TNC on April 10, 2023, she previously served as the chief sustainability and diversity officer with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), providing leadership on strategic initiatives related to sustainability and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, as well as leveraging SFI’s scale to drive meaningful change in the forest and conservation sector through collaboration and nature-based solutions. For the past nine months, Ring also served as the Interim Chief Conservation Officer with SFI.īettina is a former Virginia secretary of agriculture and forestry and former Virginia state forester. Bettina comes to TNC from a long and distinguished career in conservation and public service.

Offbeat Love Stories and More by Jennifer K. Lafferty