Join us as we celebrate our 2024 Environmental Justice Leaders cohort completing their fellowship. Each EJ Leader partnered with a UC Davis researcher to engage in a 10-month shared learning project. During the program they will share their project outcomes, the most impactful takeaways from the program, and discuss how they will implement the knowledge acquired through the program in their communities throughout California. At the reception, you will have an opportunity to meet the 2025 incoming EJ Cohort.

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Program Overview

2:30 pm - Opening Reception (Coffee and light refreshments provided)

Meet returning EJ Leaders Shane Paul of Shared Mobility and Ruth Rosas of Walk America who are bringing ebike and transit rebate programs to low-income communities

3:00 pm - Environmental Justice Leaders presentation panel

· Maria Ruiz of Central Valley Asthma Collaborative - How We Make EV Vouchers More Accessible to Central Valley Residents

· Andres Ramirez of People for Mobility Justice - How We Keep Frontline Communities Protected and Involved in New Technology Rollout

· Shante Walker of the Niles Foundation - Creating Community-Centered Transportation Solutions in South LA

4:00 pm – Environmental Justice Leaders discussion panel

· Xochitl Cortez of Frontline Catalyst - How Youth in Oakland can Lead Climate Justice

· Rio Oxas of RAHOK - Connecting to the Land and our Ancestors to Heal the Earth and our Communities

· Natalie Espinoza of The Energy Coalition - How We Get Energy-Saving Technologies in Basset and Avocado Heights Homes and Small Businesses

5:00 pm - Closing Reception

We look forward to seeing you in the new year!