SEI: Building Leaders for a Resilient World
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SEI: Building Leaders for a Resilient World
@seisustainability.bsky.social
Happy 4th anniversary, Emily! 🌟 Emily Mallen is an excellent facilitator and leader and brings a sense of calm, clarity, and empathy to all she does. She is always looking to the future to ensure students of all ages have access to climate education. Thank you, Emily!
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Join SEI @WOHESC along with 400+ leaders in #highered sustainability from the Cascadia Region, March 2-4, 2026 @uofwa @sustainableuw >>wohesc.org #WOHESC
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
4 green construction trends will define the next two years, according to Trellis. SEI’s Climate Corps believes we need a robust Strategic Energy Management framework to achieve these goals.
Read the trend report: https://ow.ly/u3Y150Y4ucf
Check out our SEM work: https://ow.ly/CQiU50Y4ucc
January 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Over the last two years, Sandy Chung has approached her work with sharp logic and a deep understanding of human systems. Her calm, steady leadership keeps us focused, and her witty, ironic sense of humor brings vital warmth and human connection to our remote team. Congratulations on 2 years, Sandy!
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
What if water could tell stories? 🧊📖 Join us for the next Marin Science Seminar on Wednesday, January 28th! TLHS/MarinSEL alum Paloma Siegel, now a Ph.D. candidate at CU Boulder, will share a look into her research: "Water as a History Book: Stories Hidden in Alaska’s Glaciers"
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Happy 3rd anniversary, Kelsey! 🌟 Kelsey seeks ways to increase the strategic impact of our work. She expertly leads three different Energize Schools teams, ensuring that projects are on budget and meet the needs of the partner. Thank you, Kelsey, for your commitment to this planet and its people!
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🌟 Partner Spotlight 🌟 ECO PERFORMANCE BUILDERS INC. Based in Walnut Creek, California, EPB is a home performance and electrification retrofit company dedicated to transforming homes into energy-efficient, all-electric, comfortable, and healthier living spaces. 💡🌎
January 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Happy 3rd anniversary, Joanne! 🌟 Over the past 3 years, Joanne has brought her grounded perspective and years of experience in people strategy to elevate a people-first culture across SEI. Her thoughtful, steady leadership leaves people feeling trusted and able to show up as themselves. Thank you!
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
💡Chico State is consolidating evening classes — a move that could save the university thousands of dollars in energy costs and was led by Green Campus Energy Conservation Coordinator Truman Smith, a former PG&E intern through SEI's Energize Colleges program. Read more: https://ow.ly/ly5x50XXHEq
January 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📣 Job Alert: Pollution Policy and Research Associate at Oregon Rural Action. 📣 This full-time, 10-month hybrid position supports ORA's“Safe Rural Water” campaign. Get hands-on experience in environmental policy, community engagement, and sustainability. Apply today: https://ow.ly/b8um50XXtiY
January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"How do we measure how green buildings really are?" At last week's Port of Bellingham Commission Meeting, Climate Corps Fellow Danica Holt used her experience as the energy program specialist working on WA's Clean Buildings Act compliance to answer. See more here: https://ow.ly/zLHL50XWtWw
January 13, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Ready to dig into the world of fungi? 🍄 Join us for the first free Marin Science Seminar of 2026! Taren Bouwman (TLHS MSEL ’16 alum and PhD candidate at U. of Hawai’i Manoa) will speak on “Fantastic Fungi: Uses for Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Sequestration.”
January 10, 2026 at 12:08 AM
We're excited to start the new year celebrating Steve Miller's 21st anniversary! 🌟 With two decades of his guidance, SEI has grown our impact in new regions and with new partners. He is a people-centered, strategic leader whose commitment to addressing climate change never wanes. Thank you, Steve!
January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Feeling nostalgic this holiday season? Grab a hot cocoa and look back on the last half of 2025 with SEI's newsletter! ☃️ 🫖

Read highlights from recent months: https://ow.ly/7kjx50XMQnL
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"The campaign’s real impact is in our community’s internal change: to pause and consider the environmental footprint of their actions,” said San Ysidro High School’s Computer Science Honor Society, who won Top Sustainability Campaign from the Energizing San Diego Challenge.🏆https://ow.ly/K5Pg50XMKpt
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Letters from elementary students at SFUSD are revolutionizing school lunches. Revolution Foods will eliminate up to 3,000 pounds of plastic waste monthly, proving that when you stand up for what you believe in, leaders listen and industries move. 👏🍎https://ow.ly/uXZR50XLfHL
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We're celebrating Lisa Ristorucci's 8th anniversary at SEI! 🌟 Lisa has reinvented and modernized SEI's recruiting practices, allowing us to be more efficient, attract a more diverse pool of candidates and provide a best-in-class experience to our candidates. Thank you, Lisa! #seisustainability
December 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Planning for 2026? Join us at #WOHESC 2026 to hear Keynote Speaker Aimée Okotie-Oyekan, environmental practitioner, artist, and cultural thinker, share her powerful vision for intergenerational leadership and what it means to build a just and sustainable future. 🌍💚 Learn more: wohesc.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
We're celebrating Tyler Honrada's 3rd anniversary at SEI! 🌟 Tyler is a people-centered, compassionate, and capable leader who models professionalism and care in everything he does. He has made a big impact at SEI with his commitment to excellence and justice! #seisustainability
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🌍✨ This #GivingTuesday, let’s commit to giving back to the Earth! 🌱💜 Our planet needs our help now more than ever. Consider: Volunteering your time. Choosing sustainable gifts. Spreading the word. Donating to environmental organizations like SEI: https://www.seiinc.org/give.html 🌿
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This Cyber Monday, we want to remind our community to embrace small businesses committed to supporting environmental initiatives. 🎁✨ Check out this gift guide from our partner 1% for the Planet to eco-consciously use our wallets this holiday season : https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/gift-guide
1% for the Planet Small Business Gift Guide 2025 | Small businesses that give back to the environment
www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thank you, Chris Safford, for bringing a calm and steady presence to guiding SEI's finances each day. Your kind leadership and generous wisdom support all of SEI's programs and departments. Thank you for two years, Chris! #seisustainability #climateleader
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Collaboration, innovation, and ongoing learning? Sign us up! And last week, SEI's Climate Corps Fellows at Snohomish County PUD, Aparna Reghukumar and Irina Beak learned more about building performance standards, SEM, AI and more at the Northwest SEM Collaborative Fall Workshop.
October 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
For the last three years, Ondrea Austin's clean energy expertise and talent for partnership building has been instrumental in growing SEI's reach. She's helped expand crucial work with HBCUs and Building Performance Standards in WA. Thank you, Ondrea!
October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM