A Conversation Between
Women and the Climate Crisis Four Women, Four Generations: Focus on Actions, Solutions and Hope
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 7 PM
Dr. Elsa M. Núñez
Dr. Anji Seth
Gen Z
Millennial
Gen X
Boomer
Quick Center for the Arts | Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Caroline Simmons
Printed on 100% Tree Free, Carbon Neutral, and Sustainable Sugarcane Fiber Paper
Katharine Morris
TONIGHTS Program Welcome Desiree Wolfe Chair, Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, Board of Trustees
About the Hall Sarah Smith Lubarsky Executive Director, Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Panelists Introduction Geena Clonan Founding President, Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
A Conversation Between Q&A Opening Response from Fiona Stewart-Jimenez Senior Manager, Investments/Clean Energy Finance, Connecticut Green Bank
Special Thanks The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame would like to extend a special thank you to our three event partners who from the very beginning understood our vision and the power of a conversation between women from four generations. In Partnership with
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Honorary Committee Members Maggy Anstey Casey and Charles Berg Judith Chessin Sabrina Eliasoph Yael Eliasoph Ann Franzen
Mary Hogue Marie-Laurie Kugel Karin Layton Louise Levin Toby Meshberg Lynne and Ernie Paushter
Peter Schrobenhauser Susan Sprano Barbara Stern Alexandra Tremaine Deborah Ullman Abby Warren
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Our Board of Trustees Chair | Desiree Wolfe Treasurer | Lori Budnick
Geena Clonan Beth Costello Kate Engler Tracy L. Feliciani Deb Geyer
Co-Chairs | Joaquina Borges King, Abby Warren Secretary | Susan Sprano
Lindsay Castonguay Hany LaKisha Jordan Kayla Jump Melinda Kaufmann
Mickey Mattei Ndidi Moses Jessica Neuweiler Lilian C. Ulan Deborah Ullman
Judite C. Vamvakides Roberta (Bert) Wachtelhausen Nancy Wheeler Brittney Yancy
WHAT IS SURPRISING AND SHOCKING AND SOBERING, FRANKLY, IS HOW RAPIDLY WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE EFFECTS AND SEEING THE UNFOLDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE. CLIMATE CHANGE CLEARLY HAS TO BE AT THE TOP OF OUR AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KATIE DYKES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CONNECTICUT
Moderator Geena Clonan Ms. Clonan is Founding President of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, the state's premiere women’s history vault. She has spent over 30 years promoting equality through education. No longer just a feminist, but an ecofeminist; she acknowledges that her children and grandchildren are the very best reasons to confront gender equity and the climate crisis. She hopes you’ll join her.
CWHF Founding President
Generations Panelists Boomer Dr. Elsa M. Núñez is the President of Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU). Under her leadership, ECSU received a Gold rating by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System and was Gold-rated by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Dr. Nunez is committed to the role of higher education in sustainability and climate action.
GEN x Dr. Anji Seth is a Professor of Climate Science and Climate History and Interim Head in the Department of Geography and chairs the Atmospheric Sciences Group at the University of Connecticut. Anji is exploring the climate problem from an integrative geographic perspective that recognizes humans as essential players. She recently led an assessment of climate change for Connecticut.
Millennial Caroline Simmons was elected the Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut in 2021. Mayor Simmons is prioritizing policies to make Stamford a more sustainable and resilient community. She launched the Mayor’s Climate Council for sustainability-related projects and initiatives. Under her direction, the city has launched its first greenhouse gas inventory.
Gen Z Katharine "Kat" Morris is a rad scholar-activist for intersectional environmental justice with a Master of Public Policy from UCONN. Her TEDx UConn talk, How to Collaborate for Environmental Justice, is a call to action on environmental racism, health inequities, and how to organize communities using radical love and intersectionality.
Actions & Hope 10 Big Impact Actions from Small Life Changes: "The creative ways trees communicate and care for each other gives me hope! Nature holds the solutions to the climate crisis, we need only rediscover them." -Kat Morris
Vote and Voice: Talk about climate. Vote the people and policies for action. Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse: Reduce your carbon footprint. . Stop Single Use Plastics: Straws, stirrers, bottles, bags, packaging. Reduce Energy: Unplug, turn off, go solar, embrace energy efficiency. The 2-Degree Policy: Set your thermostat down 2 degrees for heat and up 2 degrees for air conditioning. Big and easy energy savings. Fly Less: Bus, bike and walk more. Rediscover Nature: Relive the woods, shores, mountains, and gardens. Plant trees and native species. You'll feel closer and more invested to the earth. Cut Water Waste: Shower less and shorter. Tap OFF when cleaning dishes and brushing your teeth. Collect water, decrease garden and lawn use. Rethink Food: Don't overbuy, throw away less, eat less meat, more vegetables, buy local, and consider composting. Make Your Money Count: Adopt sustainable banking and investing. Know your stocks and support green companies.
10 Big Reasons for hope "Choose life—Make everyday decisions that reflect love and appreciation for all life on earth!" -Kat Morris
1. Gen Z and Millennials: Real Promise, Passion and Action. 2. Carbon Capture, Storage, and Sequestration technology. 3. Renewable energy: Wind, Solar, Water, and Geothermal. 4. Waste to Energy: The conversion of non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel. 5. Electric Vehicles: To pass 50% of U.S. new sales by 2030. 6. Clean Fuels: Low diesel, methanol, biofuels all replacing fossil fuels. 7. Fewer Climate Deniers and More International Agreements. 8. Amazon deforestation down 11%. 52 million trees planted in 2022. 9. More protected areas through more cross-sector collaboration. 10. Earth’s ozone layer is being restored.
SAVE THE DATE!
10.26. 2023
30TH INDUCTION CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION
WOMEN WHO BUILD NEW 6:00-8:00 PM | THE BUSHNELL LOCATION!
HARTFORD, CT
Join us for an evening of inspiration as we honor 4 new Inductees to the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, as well as celebrate those who built the Hall 30 years ago! A Cocktail Reception: Libations & Lucious Bites will be held from 6-7 PM, with the ceremony to follow in the Belding Theater from 7-8 PM.
2023 Inductees
Lisa Cortés
Laura Cruickshank
Carla Squatrito
Regina Winters-Toussaint
Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy-winning film producer and celebrated director
University Master Planner and Chief Architect, Associate VP for University Planning, Design and Construction, UCONN
Founder and former President Carla's Pasta, a multimillion dollar food production company
Trailblazing Architect, former principal of Zared Enterprises (1968-2016)
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame the state's premier source for women's history for the past 30 years.
Educate. Inspire. We are a provider of innovative educational programs and tools that motivate women and girls to believe in their unlimited potential. Our 144 Inductees' stories provide an inspirational window into women's history. Educational Progamming "See it, Be it" School Programs: We bring the galvanizing stories of our Inductees directly to students in grades 4th-12th. We offer programs on over twenty topics that are aligned with state and national standards. STEMfems Workshops: We host "STEMfems: Women Transforming Our World" events, energizing middle school girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The girls explore the historical impact of women in STEM and participate in hands-on science workshops with professional women in the field. Visit our Virtual Hall and explore our 144 Inductees.
Community Outreach Talks on the Road: Hear the stories and join the discussion about remarkable Connecticut women at one of our community Talks on the Road. We have eleven Talks to choose from. Exhibits: Our "Rise Up, Sisters!" suffrage panel exhibit may be loaned free of charge to libraries, schools, organizations, and corporate partners. Corporate Programs: Empower your coworkers with an inspirational talk. A great way to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to your workplace! Give to support our educational programs that influence and inspire young women and girls.
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