Scott Sabin
Scott Sabin is the Executive Director of Floresta USA, (www.floresta.org) an international Christian organization that reverses deforestation and poverty by transforming the lives of the rural poor in Mexico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Burundi, Tanzania and Thailand. Scott has held this position for 12 years, and has worked with Floresta for 16 years, after beginning as a volunteer.
During his tenure, Scott has played an integral role in crafting the evangelical ethic of creation care in developing countries. His leadership and vision have resulted in the transformation of the economic, environmental and spiritual needs of impoverished farmers. To date, Floresta has made a significant impact by planting 4 million trees, revitalizing thousands of small farms, and making over 6,000 small business loans.
Scott’s efforts have been highlighted in such publications as the San Diego Union Tribune, The New York Times, and the Huffington Post. Currently, Scott is working on his first book on creation care and spiritual development, which will be published in 2010.