On Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. ET the Kenyon Women Giving Back series continues with a virtual event that will feature alumnae panelists discussing their philanthropic support for environmental justice.
Tune in to this virtual event to hear Colette Pichon Battle '97 H'18 and Karin Chamberlain '92 discuss their philanthropic support for maintaining a healthy environment in which to live, learn and work. The event will be moderated by Dorothy & Thomas Jegla Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Ruth Heindel.
Meet our Alumnae Panelists
Colette Pichon Battle '97 H'18 is a generational native of Bayou Liberty, Louisiana. She founded the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy and led the development of programming focused on equitable climate disaster recovery, global migration, community economic development and energy democracy for more than 17 years in the Gulf South. Colette now serves as the partner of vision and initiatives at Taproot Earth, a global climate justice organization working for a world where all people can live, rest and thrive in the places they love. She serves on the governance council of the Southern Movement Assembly, co-chairs the national Water Equity and Climate Resilient Caucus with PolicyLink, serves on the steering committee of the Ocean Justice Forum, and is a lead architect of the 5-state, multi-issue initiative Gulf South for a Green New Deal. Colette also helped to develop the 13-state Southern Communities for Green New Deal with the Southeast Climate & Energy Network and the Red, Black & Green New Deal, the national climate initiative with the Movement for Black Lives.
Karin Chamberlain '92 is director of impact investments at Clean Yield Asset Management, an advisory firm focused on investments that support a more just and environmentally sustainable economy. Karin oversees the research and implementation of alternative investments focused on regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry, renewable energy, social justice and racial equity. Prior to joining Clean Yield in 2013, she worked in financial Index Management for over ten years and as an investment consultant to businesses, foundations and NGOs on issues ranging from sustainable and impact investing to sustainable business and social entrepreneurship. In her spare time, Karin raises sheep on her organic farm in New Hampshire.
Can't make it to this event? Check out our YouTube channel after the event to view a recording.
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