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Leading the Future Environmental Leaders of GeorgiaThe Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 corporation that acts as IGEL’s governing body. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of no fewer than nine and nor more than 25 members. It must always include the Board Chair and recent IGEL program graduates. The Board fixes a precise number of directors by resolution, set by a majority consensus of all current directors. IGEL’s Board members, who are all program alumni, bring exceptional, unique knowledge, hands-on experience and leadership skills to the organization’s management, mission implementation and programs. Our people are leaders in government, non-profit organizations and industry in every part of our state. They are passionate about the work we do: developing and challenging the future environmental leaders of Georgia. For a list of the current Board of Directors, see below. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteeThe racial and ethnic makeup of staff, leadership, boards and participants in environmental programs and organizations remains overwhelmingly under-represented by people of color. Georgia State University PartnershipIGEL, Inc. has partnered with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business to develop and operate the curriculum and leadership program, as well as the administrative support for the Board. IGEL qualifies as an elective program for the Certified Commissioner for Advanced Training Program for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Program Team & FacilitatorsOur dedicated team brings the highest-quality programs to our class participants each year. IGEL, Inc. partners with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business to develop and operate our carefully designed curriculum and leadership program. Meet the program team Board of Directors SupportDiondra Powers is the administrative specialist for the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. Her primary areas of responsibility are providing executive assistance in support of the board of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL), including data management, resource development, and communications. Prior to joining the center, Ms. Powers worked at the City of Atlanta Office of Resilience as a Communications Fellow and Southface Energy Institute as an Associate Fellow/Intern. Ms. Powers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia. Learn More
List of Board of Directors:Mary Anne Lanier, Chair – Ray C. Anderson Foundation Dustin Heizer, Vice Chair – Environmental consultant Bo Davis III, Treasurer – Integrated Science & Engineering Richard Wingate, Secretary – Hallman & Wingate LLC Scott Laseter, Past Chair – Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter, LLP Stephen Bailey – Pond Co. Mark Berry – Georgia Power Company Rodney Brooks – United States Department of Agriculture Pam Burnett – Georgia Association of Water Professionals Ryan Burtt – Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Ric Felker – Felker Advisors LLC Howard Lalli – HL Strategies Mark Masters – Albany State University Tyronda Minter – Urban Strategies Katherine Zitsch – Atlanta Regional Commission Nick DiLuzio – NewFields Tom Driver – Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants-A Terracon Company Clarence Mitchell – Retired from Oglethorpe Power Corporation Gwen Ruff – Columbus Water Works Stephanie Valdez Streaty – Cox Automotive Rob Williams – Triangle Associates |
The Board of Directors establishes IGEL’s vision and goals, and develops the broad policies that guide the organization. The Board of Directors develops the resources needed to support IGEL, including subsidized tuition, provides fiduciary oversight and evaluates program success.