The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership has named its class of 2025.
IGEL, which was founded in 2001, trains leaders through experiential programs with skills and knowledge to help confront environmental issues throughout the state.
The organization’s board of directors on Tuesday announced the latest 30-member cohort of leaders across industry, nonprofits, government and academia.
“Since 2001, IGEL has cultivated an unparalleled network of leaders who share a commitment to Georgia’s natural resources,” Dan Grogan, IGEL board chairperson and member of the 2011 IGEL class, said in a Tuesday news release. “The Class of 2025 will carry forward this tradition of collaboration and learning, ensuring that diverse perspectives continue to drive innovative solutions for Georgia’s environmental challenges.”
The latest class will take part in four immersive sessions in different parts of the state with local officials and experts.
Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership’s Class of 2025
David Bell, Jacobs
Cole Blackwell, Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
Jay Boren, Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority
Brian Cooper, Wildlands Engineering
Cynthia Curry, Metro Atlanta Chamber
David Lloyd Davis, Cascade Springs Nature Conservancy
Eric Holder, Cox Enterprises
Amy Hou, Southwire
Alia Johnson, DeKalb County, Department of Watershed Management
Brittany Jones, Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Julie Lester, Valdosta State University
Chris Manganiello, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Becca Mason, Mohawk
Sam McDonald, Delta Air Lines
Jennifer McNelly, Georgia Power
Lisa Myler, Albany Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division
Justin Nickelson, The Conservation Fund
Khalia Payton, Kleinfelder Inc.
Clint Peacock, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Fisheries)
Jon Philipsborn, Atlanta Regional Commission
Josh Puhlick, The Jones Center at Ichauway
Joshua Raglin, Norfolk Southern
Natasha Rice, Chattahoochee Nature Center
Lane Rivenbark, Nutter & Associates Inc.
Laura Schneider, River Valley Regional Commission
Laura Solomon, ECO Georgia Corp.
Joe Thomas, Sapelo Foundation
Bert Way, Kennesaw State University
Karlie Webb, Troutman Pepper
Tom Wurzinger, Geosyntec Consultants
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