Symposium Presenters

Mission	Principles	Team	Membership	Presentations	Contact

		Symposium Presenters
		(Alphabetical by first name)
		Andres Edwards Author, Educator Andrés is an educator, author, media designer and environmental systems consultant who specializes in sustainability topics. He is the founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in green building and sustainability education programs.He is the author of The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift, and coauthor of Tibet: Enduring Spirit Exploited Land.

		Betsy Rosenberg Radio Talk Show Host, KCBS and Air America A 25-year radio veteran, Betsy has gone from reporter and anchor on one of America's largest news networks to creating an environmental beat and hosting EcoTalk on KCBS and Air America radio. Two years ago she turned up the volume and became "Radioactive", launching the "Don't Be Fueled! Mothers for Clean and Safe Vehicles" campaign.

		Charlene Martínez CIP Program Director, Rockwood Institute Charlene is Rockwood's Program Director for the Communications and Information Policy (CIP) Reform Leadership Enhancement Project. She is responsible for the coordination and logistics of this three-year grant from the Ford Foundation. Charlene has created and led workshops on identity development, multiracial identity, group process, cross-cultural awareness, and student empowerment.

		Charles McGlashan Supervisor, Marin County Charles is very innovative in implementing sustainability policies for Marin County. He has worked as an Independent Consultant in Sustainability, with projects in energy, economics, and general planning. He was principal and co-founder of Natural Strategies, focused on developing sustainability strategies for companies, agencies and non-profits.

		Rev. Cristhal Bennett Interfaith Minister Rev. Cristhal has been in spiritual practice for over 25 years. She has lectured and led courses and workshops on Transformational Growth throughout the United States. She is an Interfaith Minster, a Certified Educator of Joanna Macy’s “Work that Reconnects,” a certified Kundalini and Vinyasa Krama Yoga Teacher, and has a Spiritual Consulting practice in Northern California.

\		Darian Heyman Executive Director, Craigslist Foundation Darian currently directs Craigslist Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing knowledge, resources and visibility to the next generation of nonprofit leaders. He has a strong history of building businesses, facilitating community development and supporting worthy causes, serving on the boards of the Natural World Museum and Project Ahimsa.

		Drew Dellinger Founder, Poets for Global Justice Drew is a spoken word poet, teacher, and activist. He is the author of the collection of poems, love letter to the milky way. He has presented and performed at conferences and events across the country, speaking on justice, ecology, cosmology, democracy, and activism.

		Duane Elgin Author and Speaker An internationally recognized author and visionary, Duane has been in the forefront of exploring humanity's evolutionary journey, sustainable ways of living, media accountability, and the convergence of the new science with the world's wisdom traditions. His books include Promise Ahead: A Vision of Hope and Action for Humanity's Future and Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life that is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich.

		Ellis Jones Professor; lead author, The Better World Handbook Ellis Jones is a professor of sociology and social responsibility, an author (including From Good Intentions To Everyday Actions) and Co-Founder of The Better World Network, a nonprofit dedicated to the democratization of activism to create a more just and sustainable world. Ellis leads workshops around the country on global social responsibility and the translation of lofty ideals about saving the world into sustainable, effective, everyday actions.

		L. Hunter Lovins, Esq. President and Founder, Natural Capitalism, Inc. Hunter is the co-creator of the Natural Capitalism concept. In 1982 she co-founded Rocky Mountain Institute and led that organization as its CEO for Strategy until 2002. Under her leadership, RMI grew into an internationally recognized research center, widely celebrated for its innovative thinking in energy and resource issues. She served on the State of the World Forum's Commission on Globalization, co-chaired by Mikhail Gorbachev, and Jane Goodall.

		Jakada "J" Imani Field Director, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Born and raised in Oakland, Jakada is a mainstay of the Bay Area artistic and activist communities. He is a longtime organizer, popular educator and artist. Jakada is also a founding member of Underground Railroad, a collective of young people of color using art and culture to inspire other youth to change their communities.

		John Robbins Author, Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution Considered to be one of the most eloquent and powerful spokespersons in the world for a sane, ethical and sustainable future, John is keynote speaker for major conferences across the country. He is one of the world's leading experts on the dietary link with the environment and health.

		Justin Kitzes National Accounts Program Manager, Global Footprint Network Justin is responsible for the research behind Ecological Footprint calculations of nations and the world. He collaborates with partners throughout the world and has spoken about the Footprint internationally. Justin holds an M.S. degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University.

		Dr. Kevin Danaher Co-Founder, Public Education Director, Global Exchange Described by the New York Times as the "Paul Revere of globalization's woes," Kevin's analytical expertise, sense of humor and blunt eloquence make him an exceptionally dynamic speaker. Kevin has spoken at universities and for community organizations throughout the U.S. Dr. Danaher is the author and/or editor of 11 books, including his latest, Insurrection: Citizen Challenges to Corporate Power.

		Lateefah Simon Recent Executive Director for the Center for Young Women's Development (CYWD) Lateefah became a staff member in 1994 and in 1998, at age 19, became Executive Director. She is a gifted speaker and dynamic leader. She has spoken at the United Nations, before the United States Senate, at countless trainings and conferences around the country. In 2003 she was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.

		Lawrence "Axil" Comras Founder and Director, Greenhome.com Greenhome.com is a website and organization that has been greening homes across America since 1998. Green Home is a marketplace and resource center for green products and the companies that make them. A "spiritual ecologist," Lawrence leads workshops on simple ways to green our homes and our lives--the daily things within everyone's reach, but that spark personal and transformational social change.

		Lynne Twist Co-Founder, The Pachamama Alliance Lynne Twist is a global activist, fundraiser, speaker, author, teacher, mentor and counselor who has devoted her life to service in support of global sustainability and security, human rights, economic integrity and spiritual authenticity. She was an original staff member of The Hunger Project in 1977 and served as a leader of that international initiative for 20 years.

		Martin Bourque Executive Director, The Ecology Center Martin has worked for more than 20 years to link social justice and environmental movements. The Ecology Center is a broad based, multi-issue information and service organization helping people live sustainable lifestyles and helping cities develop the infrastructure necessary to support them.

		Michel Gelobter Executive Director, Redefining Progress Michel Gelobter was named Executive Director of Redefining Progress in July 2001 and has served on RP's board of directors since 1995. He has experience as an academic, an activist, and an administrator. Michel founded and ran CAPE, or Community/Academic Partnerships for the Environment, a regional research entity spanning New Jersey, New York, and Puerto Rico.

		Rachel Jackson Recently Program Director at the Ruckus Society Rachel is a native of the Bay Area, active on issues at the intersection of race, class and gender since the early 1980s. She worked in public health for over a decade, mainly doing harm reduction with drug users. She started checking out the "non-profit" organizing scene in 2001, working first at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and then The Ruckus Society.

		Randy Hayes Co-Founder and President, Rainforest Action Network; Sustainability Director, City of Oakland Randy is a national leader in the efforts to halt destruction of tropical rainforests and to fight for the rights of indigenous people. He works with organizers and regional networks worldwide in building a movement for effective social change. His “500 Year Planning Process” spells out a vision of a sustainable society and how to get there.

		Roni Krouzman Founding Director, Next Generation Roni guides Next Generation in empowering young people to work effectively for peace and the environment. Next Generation has reached 5,000 middle school, high school and college students through social issue workshops, leadership trainings and grassroots campaigns. His work has been covered by national media including CNN and USA Today.

		Trathen Heckman Co-Founder, Executive Director, Daily Acts Trathen is an author, activist and wordsmith, and is the publisher of Ripples Journal. He writes, teaches and organizes around harnessing the power of our daily actions to enrich life and contribute to sustainability. Trathen teaches a potent blend of Buddhist mindfulness and ecological design.

		Warren Karlenzig Chief Strategy Officer, SustainLane Warren has developed sustainable projects for the Clinton-Gore Administration and major cities. For San Francisco he co-authored the 1997 city Sustainability Plan's "Economy and Economic Development" section. He directs the U.S. City Rankings for SustainLane.com, which is focused on system change through the actions of cities and people's lives.