April – May
This event is part of the second Wave of the Better World Series — an ongoing project that builds community, profiles changemakers, and inspires action for the purpose of building a better world. This Wave’s theme is Mujeres y Climate Justice.
GATHERING
Tuesday, May 16 | 6-9PM
La Casa de la Raza, 601 E Montecito St
Santa Barbara, California
Our esteemed panelists are Leila Salazar-Lopez of Amazon Watch, Maricela Morales of CAUSE, and Osprey Orielle Lake of WECAN. Together, they will discuss the unique strategies and tactics that are being used in the escalating fight against climate change, including those being used by indigenous and native communities against multi-national corporations.
Prior to leading Amazon Watch as Executive Director Leila served as Program Director, overseeing the organization’s campaigns to defend the Amazon and advance indigenous rights. Her 15+ years of experience working to defend the world’s rainforests includes grassroots organizing and managing international advocacy campaigns
Since 2001, Maricela has worked with CAUSE to build grassroots power for social, economic and environmental justice for the California central coast region through policy research, leadership development, community organizing and advocacy. She was the first Latina elected to the Port Hueneme City Council in 2002, and by 2007 she became the city’s first Latina Mayor.
Osprey works nationally and internationally with grassroots, Indigenous and business leaders, policy-makers and scientists to promote climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a clean energy future. She seeks to engage women worldwide to take action as powerful stakeholders in climate change and sustainability solutions.
ACTIVATION
Meet with and learn from local women leaders at LoaTree’s office (508 E. Haley St.) as part of this Wave’s focus on Mujeres y Climate Justice. Moving beyond climate, this activation will pair long time women changemakers with others new to movement-building or those looking for female-based inspiration. Think of this activation as ‘get-to-know-the-leader speed dating.’
This activation is extremely limited and closed to those who attended the Gathering for this Wave. Appetizers and wine will make for a fun and lively, yet intimate affair.
Details for this event including date and the women mentors in attendance are coming soon! Want to request a space for this Activation? Email us at info@betterworldseries.com.
