Dear EcoWomen Community,

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As we embark on a new year, EcoWomen is looking back at its 20th year with immense pride. Not only did we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2024, EcoWomen added a handful of exceptional board members and received a grant from the Park Foundation!

 

The 2024 National Board was led by Jenn Weinstein serving as President, Tara Brown-Selders as Vice-President, Noelle Paige as Treasurer, Rebecca Justus as Chair of the Communications Committee and new board members Marina Kalika, Theresa Martinez, and Victoria Xiong-Gnandt quickly became an integral part of our organization. 

 

In addition to tackling some of our short and long term goals, the Board identified new opportunities to grow our presence as well as our budget. EcoWomen’s grant through the Park Foundation was one of the highlights of 2024 and the funds will help us implement many of the exciting plans and initiatives we discussed throughout the year. 

 

At the end of last year, EcoWomen held a fantastic annual meeting that concluded with a renewed commitment to our long term vision of successfully shaping women and those who identify as women to become professional leaders in various environmental industries.

 

Looking forward:

 

In 2025, EcoWomen will begin implementing exciting changes while continuing to focus on a few existing initiatives, some of which include:

• Adding Board Members, specifically those with marketing, IT, and finance skills

  • Interested in joining us? Apply here or email info@ecowomen.org

• Amplifying the voices of women, gender expansive, and BIPOC environmental leaders 

• New membership portal and sponsorship opportunities (coming soon)

 

EcoWomen will begin collaborating with inclusive environmental organizations focusing on renewable energy, sustainability, infrastructure, STEM as well as STEAM, conservation and more. This includes co-hosting in-person and virtual events, sharing resources, speaking at colleges and events, building our networks and more. 

 

Contact us at info@ecowomen.org for more information. We are immensely grateful for financial support and welcome donations here, either to the National Board or to a specific chapter. Stay tuned and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads to learn about upcoming events, new opportunities and big changes from EcoWomen!

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Sincerely,

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The EcoWomen National Board of Directors

Jenn Weinstein, President

Tara Brown-Selders, Vice President

Noelle Paige, Treasurer

Rebecca Justus

Victoria Xiong-Gnandt

Theresa Martinez

Marina Kalika

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P.S. Did you know that every EcoWomen leader is available to you as a resource? Check out the Board of Directors’ bios to learn more about their expertise.

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EcoWomen is committed to creating a just and equal world by empowering women/trans/femme-identifying and nonbinary individuals to be leaders in their professions and stewards of the environment. We value meaningful connections within a diverse and inclusive community to cultivate a more respectful and nurturing society.

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