Fall News from LBC Action

Pivot Points: Fulfilling the Promise of America the Beautiful

Recently, LBC Action Principal Martin LeBlanc hosted a conversation about personal journeys and what new conservation policies could mean for organizations in diverse and Indigenous communities. His guests were Erik Stegman, the Executive Director of Native Americans in Philanthropy, Christy Goldfuss, Senior Vice President, Energy and Environment Policy at the Center for American Progress, and Juan Martinez, Senior Program Manager at the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions and Director of Fresh Tracks.

Listen as LeBlanc and his guests discuss the importance of leveraging President Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative into intergenerational impact for all.

Watch the full video.

Welcome Ray Rivera & Laurie Miller

LBC Action is pleased to introduce two new team members.

Ray Rivera

Ray Rivera, Strategic Political Officer has over 20 years of experience in politics, campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy and mission-driven organizations. Ray served in President Obama’s Administration at the Department of the Interior and at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Ray now advises companies and causes.

Laurie Miller

Laurie Miller has devoted the last 20 years to the art of financial and operational leadership for mission-driven organizations. She began her career 35 years ago as a CPA with an MBA in corporate Seattle. She has served on several nonprofit boards and is currently a financial advisor to Global Child Nutrition Foundation, an international organization dedicated to school feeding programs around the world.

Decolonizing Wealth Project

We are excited to announce our newest LBC Action partner, Decolonizing Wealth Proje c t, which is committed to bringing forth truth, reconciliation, and the healing of our global family from the ails of colonization through education, radical reparative giving, and storytelling. LBC Action is supporting their growth with operations and management strategy.

Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum Convening in San Francisco

In May, the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum, an LBC Action partner, held a convening in San Francisco. The Outdoor Equity Network (a partnership of Native Americans in Philanthropy, Fresh Tracks, and Forum for Community Solutions at The Aspen Institute) met to build a movement for equity, policy, and systems change strategies rooted in the outdoors and Indigenous culture. LBC Action partners, Fresh Tracks, Native Americans in Philanthropy, Y Bold & Gold and team member CJ Goulding participated in the convening, which was facilitated by team member Maketa Wilborn. A highlight was celebrating Juan Martinez’s birthday at Tadich Grill!