Jody Bickel
Bernalillo County — Office of the Assessor
JODY BICKEL provides a highly sought-after combination of leadership experience in sustainability consulting, environmental markets, strategy, and implementation. With 25 years of experience serving private industry, public, and nonprofit organizations, she has guided leaders and their organizations to achieve their most important goals and achieve meaningful environmental outcomes. She is the Founder and Chief Coach of Creekbank Associates, a certified woman-owned business. Her community contributions include serving as an advisor to the Environmental Markets Conference and publishing a series of free thought leadership content through Forbes Business Council and other outlets. She holds a B.A. in Communications and an M.A. in Management from Virginia Tech.
Project
Bernalillo County, New Mexico, is working to preserve agricultural land and expand access to land-based opportunities. FUSE Executive Fellow Jody Bickel will develop and implement strategic recommendations to strengthen landowner-grower connections, enhance public outreach, and support inclusive engagement practices within the Assessor’s Office. Ultimately, this will help Bernalillo County protect its agricultural heritage, foster intergenerational land stewardship, and build a more resilient and community-centered local food system.