Connecting the Dots: From Isolation to Impact. Regional Conference

Connecting the Dots: From Isolation to Impact

• Saturday, February 25th 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET
• Sunday, February 26th 9:00 am - Noon ET

Join us in-person at The College of New Jersey for a weekend of connection, collaboration, and learning.

We will begin the conference with Riaz Patel and his team to experience The Connect Effect. This experience will help us connect as humans, allowing us to better listen, plan, and take meaningful climate action together.

Throughout the weekend we'll have panel discussions, brainstorming sessions, networking opportunities, and more. Preliminary session titles can be found below. Come be part of a transformative weekend as we integrate what is important to you and your community.

If you have any questions, please contact Thaddeus Waterman (Thaddeus.Waterman@citizensclimatelobby.org).

Registration closes on February 20th at Noon.
 

Saturday Sessions:

ConnectEffect with Riaz Patel

Climate Advocacy Training Workshop

Welcome by executive director Madeleine Para

Remarks on climate work by Tom Malinowski

Carbon Pricing and Environmental Justice with Wandra Ashley-Williams (Climate X-Change)

Environmental Careers - Straight-line and circuitous routes w/ Lauren Madden, TCNJ, Erica Bollerud, US EPA, & Leila Hadj-Chikh, Climate Central

Businesses, labor, and the Inflation Reduction Act w/ Richard Lawton (NJ Sustainable Business Council) and Scott Thomas Fischer (Ciel Power)

Engaging with state and local agencies on electrification w/ Doug O'Malley (Environment NJ), Doug Siglan (Chesapeake Climate Action Network), & Amanda Sachs (Rewiring America)

Carbon Pricing: essential for next wave of climate action? w/ Clarence Edwards (FCNL)

We will also have the following breakout sessions: Building diverse coalitions with Wandra Ashley-Williams, Students and Environmental Careers, and Helping Businesses be part of Climate Solutions (w/ Scott Thomas Fischer, Richard Lawton, and Farah Ahmad)

Tidewater Film and Discussion

Sunday Sessions:

Diversity and Inclusion: Allowing ourselves to see the person beneath the surface: workshop with Sabrina S. Fu

What does the IRA mean for homeowners? with Clifford Strawitch

From Isolation to Impact: Sharing connections with each other: workshop with Beth Chajes

Lodging/Carpooling:

We have secured a room block at the SpringHill Suites with discounted room rates starting at $129 per night. Book on our room block reservation page by February 6th to receive this rate. For reservations over the phone, please call the SpringHill Suites Reservation Desk directly at 609-530-0900 and mention our Phone Code: CCLS.

If you would like to contact other volunteers about carpooling or roommates, check out these resources.

Minors:

We welcome conference attendees of all ages. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. There is a limit of six minors per one chaperone. There is additional paperwork required if you are a minor or are registering a minor, we will contact you with more details after you register.

For more information please contact Thaddeus.Waterman@citizensclimatelobby.org