Join GROW Externships in a moderated panel exploring BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and women's perspectives on the climate crisis and how intersectional ways of thinking and doing can inform and enhance our collective response to the climate crisis.
The event panelists will be Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer (She/Her), Dr Mary Pear (She/Her), Qiana Mickie (She/Her), Elizabeth Demaray (She/Her) . The event will be moderated by Max Lerner (He/Him).
In addition to the free panel on Zoom, donors local to NYC may instead attend the panel in-person and reserve a seat for an intimate four-course community meal alongside our esteemed panelists, featuring a menu that explores New York regional native ingredients and modern day supply chains of the New York City area. Hosted in Hell's Kitchen at the Prime Produce Guild for Good's 7,000 sqft multi-use community guildhall. Pricing for this option is sliding scale as listed below (first come first serve; space is very limited):
$150+ per person: For donors with an annual income up to $250k. This donation could cover 1 extern’s field gear to ensure they have the essential tools, equipment, and camping gear.
$300+ per person: For donors with an annual income from $250k to $500k. This donation could cover a whole month of 1 extern’s field lunches which gives them the opportunity to try a wide range of new foods while adventuring.
$600+ per person: For donors with an annual income over $500k. This donation could cover 1 extern’s program stipend to rightfully compensate their time and recognize their successful completion of our field training program.
All donations will support GROW Externships, a 501(c)3 nonprofit initiative that creates life-changing paid externships for disadvantaged and underrepresented (BIPOC, woman-identifying, and LGBTQIA2S+) students and developing professionals, vitalizing their careers in sustainability, environmental science, and related fields. We host externs around the world, where we guide them in supporting local partner organizations and serving their communities while learning first-hand from practitioners making a difference in the field.