#EarthDay21: Connections to Food
When I held my daughter as a baby, I had many hopes for her, wondered who she might become, and what she would love. I was, however, convinced that she...
What’s Next? Meleah Houseknecht leaves a lasting legacy and offers questions to ponder in her final blog
If there is only one thing that we—and I mean everyone—can likely agree on, it is that this past year has been extraordinary, in the most literal sense of the...
Changing directions, leaving their marks
Today we say, “Until next time,” to Lillie Benowitz and Greg Bohrer as they move into new roles. Their impact on each of us, our organization, and business, community, government...
Will This Be the Moment?
I remain hopeful that George Floyd has truly changed the world, as his daughter Gianna has said. Still, I find myself struggling to believe that we have sufficient resolve as...
Welcome Lisa Bryant – Communications Manager
“I’m thrilled to be joining the EI team at this time when the organization is changing and is destined to create a future that is more equitable for us all.”...
Welcome Deborah Carter McCoy – Communications Manager
As I pondered “What’s next?” for my professional path over the past several years, I made notes, reflected on past work, and talked with friends, advocates and strangers. In my...
OUR PLACE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN THE AFTERMATH OF GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH
The killing of George Floyd demands justice, and so do the persistent patterns that mean that we don’t all breathe the same clean air or drink the same clean water...
What we’re doing about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Through May 18, all Environmental Initiative meetings or events of 10 or more people either should be canceled, rescheduled or take place virtually and all Environmental Initiative staff will work...
Welcome Camille Morse Nicholson – Program Manager, Midwest Row Crop Collaborative
Howdy! My name is Camille Morse Nicholson, and I am a new addition to Environmental Initiative as the Program Manager in support of the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative. I’m thrilled...
WELCOME Gillian Greenberg, PROJECT COORDINATOR
Hi, all! My name is Gillian Greenberg and I am thrilled to be joining Environmental Initiative as a Project Coordinator. In this position, I will be supporting an array of...