Board of Directors
The backgrounds of CELF's Board of Directors span environmental and social sciences, education, marketing, finance, law and publishing. In addition to its Board of Directors and staff, CELF has a Professional Advisory Board, with members chosen based on their knowledge, expertise and experience. We strive to work together as systems thinkers to bring to education the kind of professional development and support necessary for creating critical thinkers and leaders for a sustainable future.
Katie Ginsberg
CELF Founder and Executive Director
Patti Bressman
CELF Director of Programming, Treasurer
Melanie Lester
CELF Director of Education
Sarah Hodder
EXPO Program Coordinator
Diane Fredette Kaufman
AIA, LEED® AP BD+C. Partner in architectural practice and full professor teaching courses on architecture and sustainability in university curriculums. Professor Fredette is a course reviewer for the U.S. Green Building Council and a curriculum reviewer for Urban Green Council, plus a former university chairperson.
Jon Jacobs
JD, Criminal Enforcement Counsel - Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington D.C.
Kim Larson
MA, Science, Technology and Public Policy; Board Member, Neighbors Link; Founding Member, Coalition for Better School Food
Professional Advisory Board
An Advisory Board consisting of experts representing education institutions, the business community, researchers, and current state and local officials guides CELF’s programs and development. As industry experts, CELF’s Advisory Board informs our approach to our multi- and interdisciplinary programs by providing the most current thinking and resources from across the often interrelated fields of public policy, business and finance, education, engineering, law, marketing, real estate, science, technology and urban planning.
Jonathan Koch
US Renewables Group
Riva Krut, PhD
Praxair
Clare McMillan, MEd
Follett Software Co.
Senator Suzi Oppenheimer
New York State
Gail Port, JD
Proskauer Rose, LLP
Rosemarie Truglio, PhD
Sesame Workshop
Thomas Van Demark
Alameda County Safe Transportation