Karin is a Practitioner in Residence in the Biology and Environmental Science Department at the University of New Haven. An interdisciplinary scientist and educator, her academic training spans three disciplines including the biological sciences, marine resource management, and environmental...
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Kristi served as executive director of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation from 2012 through 2021. After wrapping up at the Foundation and consulting with Camelback Ventures in 2022, Kristi decided to take a sabbatical year and shift her career...
Dr. María Suárez Toro is a journalist, radio producer, school teacher and university professor, a social activist in human rights, women’s rights and the environment, a fisherwoman and scuba diver. Maria has a PhD in Pedagogical Mediation (Applied Holistic...
Michelle, part of the first Donella Meadows Fellows cohort, is at the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, the campus sustainable agriculture research center where she directs programs. She is a practicing economic anthropologist engaged in participatory action research...
Rachel is an advisor and instigator of cultural change, directing her work through poetry, music, and civil empowerment. She serves as a facilitator and leadership consultant for the Rockwood Leadership Institute, and for Cultivating Women’s Leadership. Rachel helps guide...
Shanna is a semi-retired researcher, writer, and trainer, with 35 years of experience specializing in rural economic and community development throughout the United States with some experience in developing countries. Through her company, Yellow Wood Associates, she has worked...
For twelve years the Iowa Network for Community Agriculture (INCA) has been fostering connections between farmers and community members who are growing sustainable local food systems in the state. Steve works to assure that each system is shaped and...
Sudha has been engaged for more than 20 years in the development/environment/sustainability sectors and is currently the Chief Functionary of The Environment Collaborative. TEC believes in working collaboratively and networking with similar organizations to bring about social change and...
Terrie acts as an “internal consultant” to maintain the quality of education programs for PPMM and address system and service provision issues. She also oversees and manages a program-scaling project designed to replicate Teen Success, a support group for...
In her role as Ecological Economist with the US Forest Service, Trista has been a key player in mainstreaming the concept of ecosystem services in sustainability policy-making. She is a research and application specialist in sustainable production and consumption...