Are you the right candidate for IGEL?Strong leadership abilities, passion for problem solving, collaborative skills and willingness to embrace new ideas are just a few of the qualities shared by our network of 500+ influential alumni. Each IGEL class consists of 30-35 participants selected through an application review. Participants are proven leaders who represent Georgia’s economic, ethnic, geographic and institutional diversity. We seek individuals from a wide range of professions, interests, political viewpoints and experiences. Who Should Apply to IGEL?IGEL encourages applications from individuals with a proven leadership track record in the following sectors: agriculture, business, civic groups, conservation groups, elected office, government, forestry, industry, non-profit organizations, state and regional agencies, universities and other educational institutions. Learn moreIGEL Class of 2022:Joshua Andrews; Georgia PowerAsli Aslan; Georgia Southern University Robbie Astrove; Dekalb County Valerie Bennett; Ray C.Anderson Foundation Mikita Browning; City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Kathleen Butler; Geo Literacy LLC Randy Butterfield; Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Jeffery Cannon; Jones Center at Ichauway Jim Cooley; GA DNR/Environmental Protection Division Kurt Ebersbach; Cherry Street Energy How Are Participants Selected?A selection committee, comprised of IGEL graduates and members of its Board of Directors, carefully review the applications to select 30-35 individuals with proven track records in environmental leadership, and represent Georgia’s economic, ethnic, geographic and institutional diversity. Learn more |