Equity and Inclusion
I believe business and conservation strategies are enriched and made stronger by the contribution of the experiences, perspectives, and values of diverse individuals and communities. For the past 23+ years I’ve had the opportunity to work for conservation, science education and non-profits organizations that have woven into their missions a commitment to raising environmental awareness in their local communities. Personally I’m passionate about finding new and meaningful ways to communicate science and conservation related issues to diverse audiences through interdisciplinary learning, hands-on education, and stewardship. I am also eager to help organizations develop inclusive internal cultures to create organizational environments that are welcoming to all. Ecoinclusive Strategies was born out of these two passions.
I founded Ecoinclusive Strategies in 2013. Ecoinclusive Strategies supports the creation of healthy and diverse organizational and community ecosystems. A basic principle of ecology is that diversity in an ecosystem fosters strength and resilience. I am a diversity trainer and leader of several initiatives to increase diversity in environmental and STEM fields. I firmly believe that social, economic and environmental issues are interconnected and that it is necessary to promote and embrace diversity to create the social change needed to protect the environment and all who depend on it.
I founded Ecoinclusive Strategies in 2013. Ecoinclusive Strategies supports the creation of healthy and diverse organizational and community ecosystems. A basic principle of ecology is that diversity in an ecosystem fosters strength and resilience. I am a diversity trainer and leader of several initiatives to increase diversity in environmental and STEM fields. I firmly believe that social, economic and environmental issues are interconnected and that it is necessary to promote and embrace diversity to create the social change needed to protect the environment and all who depend on it.
Ecoinclusive Strategies has 4 pillars inspiring social change. Read below and click on the links to learn more.
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Pillar 1 - Awareness
Ecoinclusive– Ecoinclusive was created in response to a growing recognition that the environmental movement as a whole suffers from a lack of cultural and socioeconomic diversity. With increasing urgency, scholars and activists have called for the environmental and conservation movement to directly reflect and engage with the great diversity of people who are affected by environmental issues. Many leaders are now faced with the challenge of developing more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organizations. Ecoinclusive provides resources and a platform to raise awareness and talk about these vital issues. Website: https://www.ecoinclusive.org/ |
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Pillar 2- Consulting and Training
Ecoinclusive Strategies, LLC - Ecoinclusive Strategies provides training and resources for leadership at non-profits, cultural and environmental organizations to aid them in building a culturally diverse and culturally competent staff that reflects the populations that they serve. |
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Pillar 3- Community Building
Summit for Action is a 2 day event for thought-provoking discussions and solutions-based recommendations for Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion. The Summit for Action model brings together a variety of community leaders and key stakeholders to develop shared understanding around the steps needed to inspire and drive social change around Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion issues. The vision of Summit for Action is to be a catalyst for action that creates a more equitable world. This is done through facilitating dialogue and creating cross-sector partnerships to tackle these complex social problems. Website: https://www.summitforaction.org/ |
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Pillar 4- Disrupting Narratives and Activism
KWEEN WERK – KWEEN WERK is dedicated to disrupting the narrative that only white able-bodied people care about the environment and participate in outdoor recreation activities. KWEEN stands for Keep Widening Environmental Engagement Narratives. At KWEEN WERK and Earth KWEEN we are challenging traditional representations of what it means to be outdoorsy by showing a variety of bodies engaged in outdoor spaces. Bodies of size, BIPOC bodies, Gender non-conforming bodies, Bodies with disabilities, etc. all deserve equal representation in the narratives we communicate about outdoor engagement. Kween werK is bringing people together in the fight for Justice and Equity. Using Social Media as a tool this KWEEN WERK is part Diva, Artist and Educator. |
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