Membership Advisory Committee

To better address the key challenges our members face, the Membership Advisory Committee and our staff will work towards finding practical solutions that enhance the effectiveness of climate and sustainability initiatives.

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Background

The ICLEI USA Membership Advisory Committee (Formerly the Membership Advisory Group) provides insights and recommendations on ICLEI USA membership benefits to enhance the overall experience and value derived from membership. The committee serves as a dedicated forum for open dialogue and constructive feedback, aiming to identify and address key challenges faced by our members regarding their climate and sustainability work and contributes to the continuous improvement of ICLEI USA’s programs, services, and initiatives. Members of the advisory committee serve as ICLEI USA ambassadors, contributing to the amplification and impact of our work.

Alannah Irwin

Sustainability & Resiliency Administrator, City of Boynton Beach, FL

Anne Ballis

Supervising Environmental Services Specialist, San Jose, CA

Ashley Robins

Environmental Project Coordinator, Broward County, FL

Cecelia Walsh-Russo

City Council Member, Oneonta, NY

Chloe Ballard

Sustainability Coordinator, Windsor, CA

David Ruggiero

Director of Energy Operations, Providence, RI

Kaniz Fatema

Environmental Specialist, Pima County, AZ

Levent Akinci

Sustainability Planner, Nashua, NH

Linda Arbogast

Sustainability Coordinator, Oberlin, OH

Lindsey Nieratka

Chief Sustainability Officer, Oak Park, IL

Madison M. Quinn

Sustainability Coordinator, Monroe County, NY

Maia Davis

Senior Environmental Planner at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, MD

Randi Walkins

Climate Action and Sustainability Coordinator, City of Boise, ID

Renee Patten

Sustainability Coordinator/Specialist, Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC), IL

Terry Carroll

Chief Sustainability Officer, Tompkins County, NY

Tim Karfs

Sustainability Programs Administrator, City of Aspen, CO

Traci McLean

Sustainability Coordinator, City of Brighton, CO

Key Goals

  • Enhance the ICLEI member experience by:
    • Sharing and testing new ideas;
    • Fostering peer exchange opportunities and mentorship programming; and 
    • Providing feedback to ICLEI regarding member benefits and their intended outcomes.
  • Improve the overall accessibility of ICLEI member benefits for all members.
  • Provide technical and strategic input to ICLEI USA on the Priority Areas of Interest or other relevant topics. 

Priority Areas of Interest

The Membership Advisory Committee facilitators will provide engagement and input opportunities in the following areas to help the Advisory Group achieve its goals:

  • ICLEI USA Member Tools and Resources
    • ClearPath 2.0
    • Additional tools and resources such as ICLEI’s Pathway Strategy Matrices, Implementation Roadmaps, and more
  • Climate finance, disclosure, and reporting 
  • Equity indicators and equity integration approaches for climate planning and implementation
  • Scope 3 and consumption-based emissions inventory