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| | Geordie Scully is a candidate for the Santa Barbara Sierra Club Executive Committee. Geordie currently serves as a District Representative and environmental advisor to State Senator Monique Limón. She received her MSC in Environmental Sustainability with distinction from the University of Edinburgh. Geordie undertook her undergraduate degree at UCSB and has lived in Santa Barbara for the past 13 years. She has worked in policy, education, and the environmental space. Geordie also serves as a County Women's Commissioner and is particularly passionate about increasing the use of renewable energy, localizing the economy, and environmental justice issues. |
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| | Craig Lewis founded the Clean Coalition in 2009 and has three decades of experience in technology and policy innovation, including with respect to the proliferation of Solar Microgrids and Community Microgrids. Prior to founding the Clean Coalition, Craig held numerous positions in the wireless, semiconductor, banking, and renewable energy industries. Previously VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts, he was the first to successfully navigate a solar project through California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard solicitation process. Craig was energy policy lead on Steve Westly’s 2006 California gubernatorial campaign. His resume includes senior government relations, corporate development, and marketing positions at leading wireless, semiconductor, and banking companies such as Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Barclays Bank. Craig received an MBA and MSEE from the University of Southern California and a BSEE from the University of California, Berkeley. |
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| | Deborah Williams For many decades, and in various roles, I have had the honor of working with the Sierra Club on important environmental issues. Currently, I am a Lecturer at UCSB in the Environmental Studies Department, serve on the Goleta Parks and Recreation Commission, am author of the website: “50 Great Public Land Destinations – Santa Barbara and Beyond,” and write a column for Condor Call. I care deeply about the Sierra Club and its effectiveness in protecting our public lands and addressing climate change, among other crucial issues. |
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| | Kathi King joined CEC in 2008 and is Director of Climate Education and Leadership. She manages the waste reduction program, including the successful Rethink the Drink bottled water reduction program in local schools and parks. Kathi also serves on the board of the Montecito Association, as Festival Director for the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, and as Board Treasurer of the Montecito Village Fourth and Beautification Day Executive Committee. |
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| | Anne Burdette is the Board Secretary of the Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council (SBUCC). She's also a recent UCSB graduate, earning my B.S. in Environmental Studies this June. As a Santa Barbara local who grew up exploring creeks, parks, and my own backyard, Anne is has been passionate about nature and wildlife for as long as she can remember. She wants the rest of the community, including future generations, to be able to enjoy those same experiences. |
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| | James Padden-Ruben is a Santa Barbara local. He has been volunteering and participating in community events with various environmental groups across Santa Barbara for the last decade. Over the past few years, he's also been involved in environmental projects in Los Angeles as a student at UCLA. He is a strong advocate for clean, sustainable, and resilient water systems, and he want to directly contribute to protecting our water bodies. He is looking forward to joining the Sierra Club Board because he believes environmental transformation starts at the local level. Grassroots movements are what first inspired him! He is thrilled to join the Board, where he can sharpen his advocacy and problem-solving skills alongside such wise and passionate members. I look forward to helping build a more sustainable future for our community with the Sierra Club. |
