Associate Board

A diverse network of students and professionals working locally to make an impact globally

Green Empowerment's Associate Board gives young professionals a local volunteer opportunity to make a difference internationally, builds future leaders, and infuses our work with new and creative ideas that amplify our impact. This group convenes on a regular basis both at the Green Empowerment office in downtown Portland and virtually on zoom to:

Advise on and contribute to Green Empowerment visibility initiatives
Build skills and learn more about international development and sustainability
Expand their professional networks and connect with others who share their values
Make a meaningful difference to the communities we support around the world

Remember when we could pose shoulder to shoulder at an indoor event? 2019 Associate Board members strike a pose at our signature event Passport to Empowerment.

Former Associate Board member Slok Gyawali shares his passion for Green Empowerment with friends.

Current Members

Alicia Holsapple, School-Based Health Center Manager, Virginia Garcia
Collin Thomas, Director of Business Development, Triple Oak Power
Jacob Dodds, Coordinator for Individual Giving, Oregon Food Bank
Kevin Johnston, Engineer, Acorn Onsite, Inc.
Logan Nagel, Real estate investment & technology researcher
Micah Rysavy, Student at Lewis & Clark College
Zachariah Strassberg-Phillips, Architectural Designer at LRS Architects

Interested in connecting with one of our members to learn about their experience with Green Empowerment? Contact us at [email protected] and we will connect you with the appropriate Associate Board member.

Interested in joining the Associate Board?

Activities

The core mission of the Associate Board is to increase Green Empowerment’s visibility in Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. To further this goal, individual members help plan and execute fundraising and “friend-raising” events throughout the year, research Green Empowerment projects to present to fellow members of the Associate Board, and take on individual communications projects such as writing guest articles, leading a social media campaign, or joining a video production committee.

Depending on alignment of individual skills and organizational needs, members may also assist in other areas of the organization in ways that help them develop their professional skills and pursue their unique interests; such as translation, learning about renewable energy technologies, or participating in local advocacy.

Commitment

Young professionals commit to:

A service period of 12 months that can be renewed
Attending two monthly meetings - one cohort meeting and one committee meeting
Participation in at least one Green Empowerment fundraising or community event per year
Dedicating approximately 4 - 8 hours a month to Associate Board activities

Eligibility

We are actively recruiting young adults between the ages of 21 and 42 who live in the greater Portland Metro Area or the San Francisco Bay Area to serve on the Associate Board. We are looking for members from diverse cultural backgrounds with an interest in Green Empowerment's work in renewable energy, water access, international development, sustainability, community organizing, engineering, and social justice.

Bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in languages other than English and/or connections to Green Empowerment countries are highly desired. Skills including graphic design, social media management, multimedia content creation, and fundraising are especially useful. Connections to local nonprofits, governments, businesses aligned with our work, community groups, or professional networks are greatly appreciated.

To learn more about Associate Board membership read our full Associate Board Charter.
Questions, contact our Engagement Manager at [email protected]. To apply, click on the button below.

Applications are now open!