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A Network of Knowledgeable, Skilled Leaders

IGEL, the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, is an experiential program dedicated to building and sustaining a diverse network of environmentally educated leaders in the state of Georgia. It provides these leaders the knowledge, advanced skills and network necessary to help resolve Georgia’s environmental challenges now and in the future.

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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.

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IGEL Class of 2020/2021: 

Michael Alexander; Atlanta Regional Commission
Kellie Ballew; Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
David Blalock; Department of the Army
Kathleen Bowen; ACCG (Association County Commissioners of Georgia)
Steven Brantley; Jones Center at Ichauway
Perri Cooper; Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District
Jac Capp; Georgia EPD
Amanda Carroll; Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Clint Courson; Hodges, Harbin, Newberry & Tribble, Inc.
Brooke Dickerson; Arnall Golden Gregory
Caroline Freeman; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Darryl Haddock; West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
John Hardman; WildArk / WoodLeaf Partners / Dot and Lam Hardman Family Foundation
Suki Janssen; Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
Glenn Martin; Pond & Company
Mark McClellan; Georgia Forestry Commission
Hallie Meushaw; Troutman Sanders LLP
Russell Parr; Resource + Land Consultants
Matt Pruitt; University of Georgia
Timothy Richards; Pond & Company
Shereitte Stokes IV; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Hazem Tamimi; Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power)
Krisztian Varsa; Athens Land Trust
Lindsay Wilkinson; Cox Enterprises
Amanda Woomer; Habitat for Humanity International

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.

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