OUT for Sustainability (OUT4S) Board of Directors members determine and support the strategic direction of the organization, including maintaining its functional and financial stability.
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I’m Sophia Paul, a lifelong midwesterner, currently living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have experience in consensus decision making, collaborative natural resource management, food justice, volunteer coordination, event planning, and community gardening. I’m particularly interested in creating spaces for people who have been historically u
I’m Sophia Paul, a lifelong midwesterner, currently living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have experience in consensus decision making, collaborative natural resource management, food justice, volunteer coordination, event planning, and community gardening. I’m particularly interested in creating spaces for people who have been historically underrepresented in conservation movement. Consequentially, I am incredibly excited to be a part of Out for Sustainability, working with my community for a more just and sustainable planet.
In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, gardening, reading, spending time with my cat, and running as much as I possibly can.
Leo Goldsmith (he/they) is a Climate and Health Specialist at ICF and is contracted out to the U.S. Global Change Research Program. In this role, he coordinates an interagency working group on climate change and human health, facilitates the implementation and integration of health activities, and is the point person for development of mu
Leo Goldsmith (he/they) is a Climate and Health Specialist at ICF and is contracted out to the U.S. Global Change Research Program. In this role, he coordinates an interagency working group on climate change and human health, facilitates the implementation and integration of health activities, and is the point person for development of multiple chapters of the Fifth National Climate Assessment.
Leo’s passion for earth, ecology and nature have inspired him both personally and professionally. As a proud brother and plant parent, the care he shows for others shines through. His passion is also demonstrated in his work in environmental justice and tropical ecology research he has performed in Barro Colorado Island off the coast of Panama. Leo is excited to continue uplifting LGBTQ+ communities and influencing change by bringing his passion and experiences to bear as a member of the Out4Sustainability Board.
Leo has a BA in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, and holds a Masters of Environmental Management with a specialization in Climate Change Science and Solutions from Yale. He has been a Yale Environmental Justice and Health Strategic Initiative Fellow, and was a technical contributor for the Fifth National Climate Assessment’s Human Health chapter on LGBTQ+ health.
Jan (he/him) is very excited about being part of the OUT4S board and currently serves as the organization’s treasurer. He is an Associate at Boston Consulting Group, where he specializes in climate and sustainability projects in fields including renewables, carbon dioxide removal technology, and climate impacts. Jan graduated from the Uni
Jan (he/him) is very excited about being part of the OUT4S board and currently serves as the organization’s treasurer. He is an Associate at Boston Consulting Group, where he specializes in climate and sustainability projects in fields including renewables, carbon dioxide removal technology, and climate impacts. Jan graduated from the University of Georgia, earning Bachelor’s degrees in Economics, Finance, and German. While there, he conducted research on ESG and carbon pricing legislation, presenting his findings at conferences in the US and Europe. Jan is passionate about using innovation to address the climate crisis in an equitable way and believes in interdisciplinary collaboration as the key to both reversing climate change and supporting those most affected by its impacts. In his free time, Jan loves to go on walks in his local parks, hike in the mountains in North Georgia, and listen to audiobooks.
Meet our new board member Diego (he/him)! Diego is based in New York City and has a passion for working to address climate change in cities. He's been connected to a number of sustainability and environmental initiatives in both state government and in the private sector at the national and intrenational level. Diego is interested in how
Meet our new board member Diego (he/him)! Diego is based in New York City and has a passion for working to address climate change in cities. He's been connected to a number of sustainability and environmental initiatives in both state government and in the private sector at the national and intrenational level. Diego is interested in how the LGBTQIA+ community is included in the eco-discourse.
In his downtime, Diego is an avid gamer (or interactive novels as he fondly calls them!) and enjoys going out with friends to the park, beach or any yummy brunch spot! He also enjoys spending time in his home country of Mexico. He looks forward to being part of OUT4S Board of Directors to enhance the work already being done to address the impacts of climate change in the LGBTQIA+ community nationally and at multilateral fora.
Brandon Rothrock (he/him) is a queer geographer living in Princeton, New Jersey. He is currently an Assistant Project Manager of Energy Efficiency at TRC Companies, Inc., focused on new construction energy projects across the Garden State. He is also a part-time consultant on the Justice and Equity team at Environmental Defense Fund, head
Brandon Rothrock (he/him) is a queer geographer living in Princeton, New Jersey. He is currently an Assistant Project Manager of Energy Efficiency at TRC Companies, Inc., focused on new construction energy projects across the Garden State. He is also a part-time consultant on the Justice and Equity team at Environmental Defense Fund, heading EDF’s first-ever landscape analysis of environmental justice work organization-wide. He's deeply committed to just and equitable practice in the broader environmental movement and is particularly enamored with work focused on LGBTQIA+ perspectives of climate change. He's honored to be a part of the Out4Sustainability board and facilitating programs that directly engage the community and build resilience.
He has extensive experience in environmental outreach, communications, education, and engagement across a plethora of audiences in higher education, non-profit, and private settings. He has spent most of his life living in New Jersey, where he enjoys visiting the shore with his family. He has also lived in Cairo, Egypt in between graduate school, working at The American University in Cairo (AUC) in their sustainability office. During his free time, he enjoys hiking, reading, and attending outdoor concerts.
Whitley Poyser (she/her) is a director at Lockheed Martin Space, working in digital technologies. In this role, Whitley is responsible for establishing strategies, implementation of capabilities, and empowerment of a digital culture that enables digital equity. Whitley has lead large-scale projects that have resulted in significant benefi
Whitley Poyser (she/her) is a director at Lockheed Martin Space, working in digital technologies. In this role, Whitley is responsible for establishing strategies, implementation of capabilities, and empowerment of a digital culture that enables digital equity. Whitley has lead large-scale projects that have resulted in significant benefits across the business. Whitley is currently pursuing a Master's degree from Harvard University in Sustainability focusing on the intersection of sustainable consumption, social equity, and innovation. As a member of the Out for Sustainability Board, Whitley is passionate about establishing partnerships and fostering collaborations that build upon and support Out for Sustainability's mission and strategic priorities.
Whitley is a graduate from University of North Texas with a BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Mathematics, and has earned an MS in Operations Research and Logistics Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University. She spends her free time with her family exploring the natural world and sponsoring sustainable agriculture and responsible water consumption efforts.
I’m Vicki Carberry, and I’m so excited to be part of the OUT4S board and larger community! I was first connected to the organization through the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Senior Fellowes network and felt immediately drawn to the organization’s approach to sustainability, placing great weight on working from an intersectional
I’m Vicki Carberry, and I’m so excited to be part of the OUT4S board and larger community! I was first connected to the organization through the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Senior Fellowes network and felt immediately drawn to the organization’s approach to sustainability, placing great weight on working from an intersectional framework and being a lead voice for the LGBTQ+ community in the environmental movement.
Over the last 8+ years, I’ve worked as an educator and facilitator in a variety of formal and non-formal educational settings. Most of my work has been at the nexus of education, environmental advocacy, and strengths-based youth leadership. I believe by using the power of creative facilitation, dialogue, and brave spaces we can create a more just and empathetic planet. I also feel that this work is necessary as we work together to dismantle institutionalized oppression and create equitable solutions to address climate change both locally and globally.
In my moments of free time, I enjoy being in and building community with friends and family, paddling with an outrigger canoe club, connecting with nature, reading, and looking at cute baby animal photos.
Kyle Gray (he/him) joined the OUT4S Board of Directors in January 2023 and leads the Board’s Treasury Working Group. Kyle oversees climate policy, financing, and capacity building projects as the Manager of Programs and Engagement at Throwe Environmental, a Rhode Island-based environmental policy firm focused on helping communities become
Kyle Gray (he/him) joined the OUT4S Board of Directors in January 2023 and leads the Board’s Treasury Working Group. Kyle oversees climate policy, financing, and capacity building projects as the Manager of Programs and Engagement at Throwe Environmental, a Rhode Island-based environmental policy firm focused on helping communities become more resilient to climate change. Kyle has a M.A in Marine Affairs, a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Community Planning, and a B.A. in Political Science and Italian all from the University of Rhode Island (URI). Kyle is a certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P®) through the Association of Climate Change Officers. He also has a micro-credential in diversity and inclusion facilitation from URI. Kyle lives in Washington, DC, where he also works part-time at The Potter’s House, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering deeper conversation, creative expression, and community transformation. Kyle enjoys spending his free time in the kitchen, on the trail, and by the ocean..
Qready Project Director
Vanessa is a queer ecojustice educator and storyteller dedicated to community healing, opening access to land and resources, and fostering a thriving local economy based on human and ecological resilience. Vanessa has a masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley and is currently a PhD student at University of Georgia. Vanessa is the co-founder of Queer Ecojustice Project and started the @queers4climatejustice instagram to uplift the queer climate movement.
Qready Community Organizer
Natalia is a Queer and Femme Afro-Caribbean, an intersectional ecofeminist, youth organizer, and artist based in Puerto Rico. She believes in the transformative and healing power of the community and how important it is to preserve oral and written stories and traditions. Natalia is a poet celebrating her first book: Desamor y Memorias de una Virgo. She runs @queers4climatejustice and has expanded the reach and relationships of this instagram organizing tool.
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