Cecilia D. Email & Phone Number

Cecilia D. is a Director of Food Justice & Youth Programs at GreenRoots, Inc.. She possess expertise in sustainability, grant writing, climate change, research, environmental policy and 7 more skills. She is proficient in Portuguese. Colleagues describe her as "I am so grateful that I got to work with and report directly to Cecilia while I was a a Community Engagement Fellow at the Davis Center and student at Williams College. Cecilia will forever me a mentor to me. Through a deep care for empathy and actively listening to folks, Cecilia never failed to make me and other students feel seen and heard; building strong relationships is at the core of her work. In addition, her determination to build a more just and sustainable system where both humans and the natural world thrive made a large impact on the College (and me specifically!). During her time at the Davis Center, the center for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Cecilia formed a strong parternship with the Zilkha Center, the center for sustainability, and this collaboration continues to lead projects on the intersections of climate and social justice on campus to this day. Thank you for supporting me and the rest of the students as we examined our roles in this work, both within daily lives on and off campus and on a greater systematic level. You showed me that paving the way for this a more just and sustainable system is possible, despite many challenges and obstacles, and you have inspired me to pursue my passions." and "I worked alongside Cecilia during her time at Williams College. She was an invaluable partner in supporting international and DACA/undocumented students on-campus. We collaborated on several programs, events and workshops as well as worked together to advise students. Oftentimes I would seek Cecilia's guidance and knowledge when tackling complex student cases and situations. I learned an immense amount from her and she has been a crucial part of both my professional and personal development. Cecilia is deeply committed to her work and approaches all she does with great care, empathy and understanding. Her passion for intersectional environmentalism is unmatched and she is and will continue to be a leader in the field. Cecilia would be a great asset to your organization and I provide my highest recommendation. "

Listed skills include Sustainability, Grant Writing, Climate Change, Research, and 8 others.