Community Conversations on Leadership & Climate Teach-in

1840 South1300 East,Salt Lake City UT 84105

29 March, 2023

Description

The Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-in kicks off on Wednesday, March 29th and Westminster College is hosting a panel to foster productive conversation about climate change. The Environmental Studies Program, Environmental Center, and the Gore Giovale Center for Innovative Leadership are partnering to bring together local leaders to discuss challenges, solutions, and how we can effectively lead climate initiatives in our communities. We believe that all jobs are climate jobs and this event aims to create real dialogue around community-level action. Join us for a conversation with leaders working in the social and environmental justice fields. A light cocktail reception will directly follow the panel discussion to foster networking and continued conversation. Panel Discussion: 4pm - 5pm, Jones Recital Hall, Westminster's Gillmor Hall Networking Reception to follow: 5pm - 6pm, Westminster's Gillmor Hall Panelists Brian Tonetti, Executive Director, Seven Canyons TrustDana Williamson, Founder and President, Waste Less SolutionsRenata Vazquez, Conservation Educator, Hawkwatch InternationalOpening remarks, Christy Clay, PhD, Chair, Environmental Studies Program Moderated by Lindsie Smith, Director, Gore Giovale Center for Innovative Leadership