Andy Lipkis, the founder of TreePeople and its President from 1973 to 2019, a renowned, groundbreaking figure in Urban and Community Forestry and Urban Watershed Management, has demonstrated how individuals, communities, and governments can collaboratively reshape urban forests, soil, and water infrastructure to create a more livable future. After retiring from TreePeople in 2019, Andy launched Accelerate Resilience L.A. to advance living infrastructure principles and climate resilience in Los Angeles.