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Jul 8, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurStaff: Aisha K. Staggers, Communications Director, New Haven, CT

Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school.

Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a radio station, a writer in the news department of an ABC-affiliate, and in the A&R department of a record company.

Jul 7, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurStaff: Michelle Eckman, Associate Director, Stratford, CT

Michelle Eckman has been associated with CRCJ since 2013 when she was the staff representative to the organization for an affiliate member.

Her goal to work more closely with CRCJ was realized in March of 2020 when she was hired to serve on the staff.

Jul 6, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurStaff: Allison Pilcher, Policy Director, Bridgeport, CT

Allison Pilcher joined the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs in October 2020 to support policy work for the Roundtable’s climate jobs initiative.

As one of her first projects, she helped pass SB 999, now PA 21-43.

Originally from Vermont, Allison completed her master’s degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School.

Jul 5, 2022 • 10 tweets • 3 min read

#MeetOurStaff: Aziz Dehkan was born and raised in New York City. With a degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University, Aziz built an award-winning passive-solar house and started one of the first organic farms in New Jersey.

In management and development roles, Aziz has worked for social and environmental justice organizations including The Coalition for the Homeless, STRIVE, The Fortune Society, and Mother Jones.

Jul 1, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Sahar Amjad, Hartford Area, CT

Sahar is new to the CRCJ Board of Directors. She is a 2021 graduate of UConn where she was a senator in the student government, a writing consultant and actively involved in climate justice issues.

Sahar previously worked for the Center for Latino Progress (CPRF) where she served as Assistant Coordinator for the Transport Hartford Academy, "an advocacy program aimed at promoting modes of transportation which are environmentally sustainable, equitable, safe, and accessible."

Jun 30, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Mustafa Salahuddin, Bridgeport, CT

Mustafa Salahuddin is new to the CRCJ board and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is the President and Business Agent for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1336 in Bridgeport.

Mustafa is a retired police officer with 23 years on the job and was also a school bus driver for 13 years. He also has more than 20 years experience as a transit bus operator.

Jun 29, 2022 • 6 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Mary Donegan, Assistant Professor @UConn

Mary Donegan is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the University of Connecticut's Urban and Community Studies program.

Mary’s research is driven by questions of how local governments and institutions can leverage scarce resources to foster socially just and environmentally sustainable economic and community development.

Jun 28, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Dan McInerney, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 488.

Dan W. McInerney is a licensed electrician, is the Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 488.

He had previously served as a Membership Development Representative for the union, and he was the electrical inspector for the City of Bridgeport for almost 20 years.

Jun 27, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Diane Lauricella, Norwalk, CT
Diane Lauricella is an environmental consultant specializing in environmental site assessments and teaching how to initiate change by understanding advocating for public health, safety, and justice at every level of government.

As former Chair of Fairfield County Sierra Club, Diane went before what is now PURA to expose CL&P / Eversource's misinformation about undergrounding high voltage electric lines from Bethel to Norwalk.

Jun 24, 2022 • 11 tweets • 3 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Jeremy Brecher, Board Member, Cornwall, CT

Jeremy Brecher is a historian, documentary filmmaker, activist, and author of 15 books on labor and social movements.

He has participated in movements for nuclear disarmament, civil rights, peace in Vietnam, international labor rights, global economic justice, accountability for war crimes, climate protection, and many others.

Jun 23, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Guy West, Treasurer, Canton, CT
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Guy has been involved with Clean Water Fund's (CWF) Connecticut Energy Program since 2013, where he currently serves as the Connecticut Energy Program Liaison.

He closely follows agency policy developments with the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board(EEB), the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Connecticut Green Bank (CGB) and other agencies.

Jun 22, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read

#MeetOurBoard: Renee Hamel, Vice Chair, Hartford, CT

Renee Hamel has worked in different capacities in the Connecticut labor movement over the past 5 years.

Renee Hamel serves as Vice Chair and has been a member of the Board since 2018. She has over 17 years of experience in non-profits and community building.

Jun 21, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read

Over the next few weeks, we will be (re)introducing you to our Board of Directors and Staff. Today's featured member is Board Chair, John Harrity.

https://twitter.com/ctclimatejobs/status/1539283577430544387

John Harrity is a founding member of the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs and currently serves as Board Chair.

Feb 17, 2022 • 7 tweets • 1 min read

Michelle: We have an individual membership level with our organization that has been really successful. If you want to be more engaged and work with us and network with others involved in climate work, become a CRCJ member: ctclimateandjobs.org/membership/. Aziz: The more you know, the more you can do. There is a question about our legislative agenda. Allison?

Feb 16, 2022 • 41 tweets • 10 min read

Welcome to "Climate Change 101: Intro to Climate Science" brought to you by CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) @ctclimatejobs. Tonight's event will be led by Assoc. Dir. Michelle Eckman and Policy Dir. Allison Pilcher. Opening remarks by Executive Dir. Aziz Dehkan.

Aziz Dehkhan: Good evening! Thank you for joining us tonight for "Climate Change 101: Intro to Climate Science." We will be letting people into the webinar now and begin our presentation shortly."

Oct 29, 2021 • 23 tweets • 6 min read

Today @CT_CABS will host Executive Director of @ctclimatejobs Executive Director Aziz Dehkan at 12:30pm.

Oct 22, 2021 • 67 tweets • 12 min read

Welcome to Climate & Connecticut's Food System! Today's panelists are @ctclimatejobs Executive Director Aziz Dehkan and Kip Kolesinkas. Live Tweeting of this event will begin now.

Martha Page, Executive Direct of Connecticut Food System Alliance: "The context for today's conversation is the code red alarm that climate is having an impact on agriculture. How do we craft a sustainable food system plan that can exist as we face changes in climate."

Oct 12, 2021 • 54 tweets • 10 min read

Good Morning,
We are happy to be live tweeting today's webinar, "Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Play a Role in Influencing the Ways Laws are Made in Connecticut."

Joining us for the conversation are:
Julie Kushner, State Senator (24th District)
Jonathan Harris, Senior Advisor to Gov. Lamont
Sarah Ganong, CT Working Families Party State Political Director
Nate Brown, IUOE Local 478 Director of Government Affairs

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