Your community needs leaders who care about the environment. That's why we need people like you. Becoming an environmental leader is not easy. This book is about how to cultivate environmental leadership in yourself and in others.
Your community needs leaders who care about the environment. As climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity threaten our planet's health, we can't afford to wait for governments or corporations to solve these problems. We need individuals who are willing to take action, inspire others, and make a difference. And those differences need to happen right in our backyards.
You know your community best. You may not know exactly what's in the water, but you know when it looks funny. And, you know where the kids play. You can see right through the political bandying in community meetings to the heart of the issue. Companies and politicians are using your community for their own gain.
It requires knowledge, skills, values, and habits that go beyond recycling, using reusable bags, or turning off lights. It demands a deep understanding of the root causes of environmental issues, the ability to communicate convincingly and inspire action, the courage to challenge the status quo, and the resilience to overcome obstacles and failures.
It draws on research, examples, and stories from various fields, including environmental science, psychology, education, and activism. It offers practical strategies, activities, and reflections that can help you develop and enhance your leadership potential, regardless of your background or experience. If you're interested in environmental leadership, this book is for you.
Sam has mentored many undergraduate and graduate students through both formal educational avenues (e.g., universities) and formal internship programs at NGOs. Sam started the Storytelling in Environmental Justice Fellowship program at Dogwood Alliance, and supported the Duke Stanback Fellowship program at Dogwood Alliance for five years.
Sam loves building Free and Open Source Systems (FOSS) for exploring and understanding environmental data. Sam works across platforms, and is currently fluent in R, JavaScript, and ArcGIS.
Sam has been working on global bioenergy and forest biomass issues since 2016. Sam has published reports, briefs, op-eds, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles on the topic.
Sam has been working on forests, climate change, and species conservation issues since 2011. Sam has published reports, briefs, op-eds, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles on the topic.
Sam has been working on environmental justice issues since 2011. Sam has published reports, briefs, op-eds, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles on the topic.
Sam has been working on the web since 2004. Sam believes in developing quality content that establishes a website as an authority on a topic. Sam has consulted and written search engine optimized material at:
Sam's work has been featured in local, regional, national, and international publications.
Sam consults with nonprofits, small businesses, and growing leaders on web and brand development, SEO (search engine optimization), content development, tools and efficiency, and leadership skills. Sam is accepting new clients at this time.
Sam's personal mission is to connect people to their wild hearts. Through innovative research and interactive content development, Sam is raising awareness about preserving our natural habitats for the next generation.
Sam's self-expression and creativity shine through in various aspects of life. Sam owns and runs a small business, teaches Biology at a nearby university, and has published fiction, art, and many other creative projects. On the weekends, Sam enjoys cycling and competitive dog sports.
Sam has been featured and quoted in print media, podcast, radio, and as a keynote speaker -- usually on topics of the forests, environment, and justice.In their free time, Sam works on a number of digital media projects, including graphic design and content development. Sam consults with other mission-focused small businesses to provide SEO, graphics, marketing, and web support.
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