Episode 7 - Leadership, Environmental Justice & Community Impact with Carol Kauffman
In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Sconyers sits down with Carol Kauffman, Executive Director of the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC), to discuss her unique leadership journey, from international humanitarian work to leading one of Ohio's most influential environmental advocacy organizations. Carol shares how her early doubts about leadership were transformed through the lens of servant leadership, and how her commitment to equity and public health eventually led her to the environmental movement.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- Carol’s leadership path from faith-based organizing to international development to environmental advocacy
- How climate change and public health intersect, especially in communities like Cambodia and rural Ohio
- The OEC’s current priorities: water justice, clean energy access, and public lands protection
- The importance of civic engagement, accessible environmental leadership, and small but meaningful steps we can all take
- Why you don’t need to be a traditional “environmentalist” to join the movement
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership is a discipline, not a personality trait
- Environmental justice is a human issue, not just a nature issue
- Anyone can make a difference, no matter your background
- The OEC is a data-driven, science-based resource for taking informed action
Call to Action:
👉 Learn more and become a member at theOEC.org
👉 Follow the Ohio Environmental Council on social media on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
👉 Take your first step: vote, subscribe to a newsletter, or attend a local meeting
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