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Who's Involved In the Environmental Movement? 11:00 am - 12:00pm Tilden (5th Floor) White, middle aged women seem to predominate the environmental movement. Hear a panel of environmentalists discuss social justice issues about the ‘Green Revolution.’ Speakers:
Lani Lee:  Lani is a graduating senior studying Comparative Literature and Conservation Resource Studies. As an activist, Lani has experience in grassroots organizing for environmental justice, gender equality and gay rights. In 2007, she worked as a program coordinator for the 26th Annual Western Regional Summer Institute for Union Women, which celebrates the solidarity of union and community-based leaders, and crosses the boundaries of age, race, occupation, and nation. She currently serves as the California National Organization for Women Eco-Feminist Committee Chair. Lani is also a regular volunteer for the San Francisco Green Festival. She is excited to be part of this year's Sustainability Summit and wishes everyone a happy, healthy Earth Day!
Raquel Pinderhughes
Ahmina James
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Raquel Pinderhughes is Professor of Urban Studies at San Francisco State University where she teaches courses on environmental policy and planning issues. Her areas of expertise include: urban environmental planning and policy, sustainable urban development, developing and managing urban infrastructures, green collar jobs, environmental justice, urban agriculture, local food systems, appropriate technologies and qualitative research methods. She has worked on these issues in many countries, including: Cuba, India, Spain, Brazil and the United States. Her recent publications include: "Alternative Urban Futures: Planning for Sustainable Development in Cities Throughout the World" and a recently released report on green collar jobs entitled "Green Collar Jobs: An Analysis of the Capacity of Green Businesses to Provide High Quality Jobs for Men and Women with Barriers to Employment". She is President of the Board of Directors of two Berkeley based non-profits -- the Ecology Center and Rising Sun Energy Center and a member of the Board of Directors of Clean City in San Francisco.
Ahmina James is a junior at Berkeley High School, and she's part of the School of Social Justice and Ecology.