Connie Uddo, Executive Director of NOLA Tree Project and formerly the St. Paul’s Homecoming Center has been on the front lines of Hurricane Katrina recovery since 2006.  She spearheaded the recovery of New Orleans neighborhoods by developing a command central hub where residents could come and get the resources and volunteers they needed to meet the many challenges that they faced in the rebuilding process.  This model proved to be highly successful and critical to the recovery of our city, as well as shattered homes and lives. Connie has coordinated over 100,000 volunteers and has helped thousands of New Orleans residents rebuild their shattered homes and lives.

NOLA Tree Project is a tree planting non-profit organization dedicated to growing stronger, healthier communities through tree planting, and community service projects. Connie took over the organization in 2011 and continues to reforest New Orleans. She expanded the program in 2016, developing and planting Community and Schoolyard Orchards as well. To date we have replanted and given away over 76,000 trees.

Connie has won numerous awards, testified at the US Senate Hearing, has been featured on NBC Nightly News “Making a Difference” and has also been featured on the ABC Secret Millionaire TV Show. Connie has been a guest speaker to many groups, corporations and organizations throughout the country.