Live Keynote Address and Q&A with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali
Live Keynote Address and Q & A with Renowned Thought- Leader on Climate Justice
Monday, October 5 | 12 – 1pm
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is an internationally renowned environmental justice leader who has committed his life to the work of moving our most vulnerable communities from “surviving to thriving.” Join him for a live keynote address and Q&A to learn about intersectional social, racial, and climate justice issues.
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A renowned thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali wears many hats. He is the Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate & Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and also the Founder & CEO of Revitalization Strategies. He previously served as Senior Vice President for the Hip Hop Caucus, a national, non-profit and non-partisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change.
Mustafa worked 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where he started as a 16-year-old student and helped found the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). He most recently served as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and Assistant Associated Administrator.
Don't miss the second event in the Climate Justice = Social Justice series:
Live Panel Discussion and Q & A with Young Leaders of the Movement
Wednesday, October 14th, 12-1 pm
Join intersectional environmental activist "Green Girl" Leah Thomas and indigenous climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez for a discussion moderated by CSU Chico AS President Breanna “Bre” Holbert.
