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Institute Project Makes SRJC More Sustainable

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), one of the largest employers in the county, has had an enviable record on environmental policies and programs.

This spring, thanks to the work of students in our Educating Leaders program, the SRJC administration committed to doing even more.| more

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THE THREE 'E'S

The November election has reformed the way many of us think, but some seem to have been working well ahead of the curve. The Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy has been a growing part of the Sonoma County landscape since 2000. “Our organization is designed to inspire leaders to create public policy that’s environmentally friendly and socially equitable for a healthy economy and a sustainable community,” says founder and board chairman Rick Theis (pronounce it “tice”), who formerly did public relations (Wine Institute, Coca Cola).

“Our flagship program is called ‘Leadership Training for a Sustainable Future.’ Every year, the Institute selects about three dozen community leaders and activists who have shown an interest in knowing more about how we can create a more sustainable community. They’re brought together for a retreat, then continue to meet one day a month for nine months to examine issues under what we see as the three ‘E’s of sustainability: the economy; the environment; and a sense of equity, or justice. We bring in community leaders and experts to address the class and participate in panel discussions.”

From NorthBay Biz, March 2009. |  MORE