Join a Committee
Our committees help to inform and guide RIEEA’s activities. Each one is led by a RIEEA Board member and is comprised of board members and RIEEA members. Committee membership is a great way for you to contribute your unique perspective and ideas, grow your own skills, and learn more about what RIEEA does. Join one or more of the following committees and help us build a stronger environmental education community in Rhode Island!
Advocacy Committee
Chair: Olubunmi Olatunji
Promotes sound environmental education legislation on a state and federal level.
Assessment Project
Chair: Joshua Laplante
Develops a state-wide evaluation tool that will determine the environmental literacy of our K-12 student population. You can learn more about this project here.
Community Engagement
Co-chairs: Lisa Maloney and Gráinne Conley
Engages individuals and organizations from a wide variety of fields and communities; reviews all programs and activities through a lens of equity and accessibility; and promotes programs and events.
Fundraising
Chair: Stacy Couto
Supports grant writing and reporting, and designs fundraising events including the Annual Summit (RIEEA’s annual meeting and accompanying program).
Measurement Work Group
Chair: Abby Burrows
Bolsters capacity for tracking progress and supports initiatives in clearly communicating both need and evidence.
The Measurement Work Group consists of board members and staff only.
Nominating
Chair: TBD
Selects nominees to fill Executive Board and officer vacancies from our members and community.
Operations
Chair: Molly Allard
Provides review, guidance, and oversight for the overall operations of the organization.
The Operations Committee consists of board members and staff only.